US Bridges

Gillespie Rd. over Stream

Good

Madison County, Alabama · ????????????????????????? · Structure no. 019433

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

About this bridge

Gillespie Rd. over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Gillespie Rd. 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long.

CarriesGillespie Rd.
CrossesStream
Location?????????????????????????
RouteCity Street GLSPI
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.72896, -86.77296
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2010)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$936,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gillespie Rd. over Stream built?

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

What condition is Gillespie Rd. 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 Rd. over Stream carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gillespie Rd. over Stream?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Gillespie Rd. over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.