US Bridges

Low Gap Road over Hill Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 1/4 Mi.W.Of Old Gurley Pk · Structure no. 019054

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Low Gap Road over Hill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Low Gap Road over Hill Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 603 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesLow Gap Road
CrossesHill Creek
Location1/4 Mi.W.Of Old Gurley Pk
RouteCounty Highway 356
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.57447, -86.40112
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2005)
Projected traffic603 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$528,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Low Gap Road over Hill Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Low Gap Road over Hill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Low Gap Road over Hill Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Low Gap Road over Hill Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Low Gap Road over Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.