US Bridges

Gillespie Road over Stream

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Madison County, Alabama · ????????????????????????? · Structure no. 019431

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
Daily traffic
950
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gillespie Road over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Gillespie Road over Stream 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 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGillespie Road
CrossesStream
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RouteCity Street GLSPI
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.72905, -86.78026
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2010)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2035
Trucks35%
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

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$507,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gillespie Road over Stream built?

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

What condition is Gillespie Road over Stream 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Gillespie Road over Stream carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Gillespie Road over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Gillespie Road over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.