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Low Gap RD over Glover Creek

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Madison County, Alabama · 0.2 MI N JCT CO RD 360 · Structure no. 019028

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
372
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Low Gap RD over Glover Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Low Gap RD over Glover Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 372 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLow Gap RD
CrossesGlover Creek
Location0.2 MI N JCT CO RD 360
RouteCounty Highway 356
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.60444, -86.41382
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic372 (2010)
Projected traffic480 by 2035
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$542,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Low Gap RD over Glover Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Low Gap RD over Glover 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Low Gap RD over Glover Creek carry?

About 372 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Low Gap RD over Glover Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Low Gap RD over Glover Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.