US Bridges

Gurley Pike over Killingsworth Cove Br

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 4.0 MI SE Maysville · Structure no. 015657

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gurley Pike over Killingsworth Cove Br is a concrete culvert carrying Gurley Pike over Killingsworth Cove Br in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGurley Pike
CrossesKillingsworth Cove Br
Location4.0 MI SE Maysville
RouteCounty Highway 258
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.74334, -86.37213
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (1992)
Projected traffic670 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$496,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gurley Pike over Killingsworth Cove Br built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gurley Pike over Killingsworth Cove Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Gurley Pike over Killingsworth Cove Br carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gurley Pike over Killingsworth Cove Br?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Gurley Pike over Killingsworth Cove Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.