US Bridges

Gravel Road over Bull Mt Creek

Good

Marion County, Alabama · 1 Mile West JCT ST RD 19 · Structure no. 010442

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gravel Road over Bull Mt Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Gravel Road over Bull Mt Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2029. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGravel Road
CrossesBull Mt Creek
Location1 Mile West JCT ST RD 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.29503, -88.06966
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2001)
Projected traffic87 by 2029
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$612,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gravel Road over Bull Mt Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gravel Road over Bull Mt 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 2023.

How much traffic does Gravel Road over Bull Mt Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Gravel Road over Bull Mt Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Gravel Road over Bull Mt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.