US Bridges

Old Gurley Road over Chase Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 1 Mile S.E. of U.S. 72 · Structure no. 018740

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Gurley Road over Chase Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Gurley Road over Chase Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,880 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Gurley Road
CrossesChase Creek
Location1 Mile S.E. of U.S. 72
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.77056, -86.52694
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2024)
Projected traffic5,880 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$990,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Gurley Road over Chase Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Gurley Road over Chase Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Old Gurley Road over Chase Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Gurley Road over Chase Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Old Gurley Road over Chase Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.