US Bridges

Gillespie RD over Mill Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.2 MI W of Hughes Rd. · Structure no. 020461

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

About this bridge

Gillespie RD over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gillespie RD over Mill 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGillespie RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Hughes Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.72833, -86.745
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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$776,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gillespie RD over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Gillespie RD over Mill 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Gillespie RD over Mill Creek carry?

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

How long is Gillespie RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Gillespie RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.