US Bridges

Old Gurley Pike over Hill Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 22 MI N New Hope · Structure no. 002615

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Masonry
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Gurley Pike over Hill Creek is a masonry slab carrying Old Gurley Pike over Hill Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Gurley Pike
CrossesHill Creek
Location22 MI N New Hope
RouteCounty Highway 188
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.57665, -86.39695
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (1992)
Projected traffic365 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$282,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Gurley Pike over Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Gurley Pike over Hill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Old Gurley Pike over Hill Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Gurley Pike over Hill Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Old Gurley Pike over Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.