CO Hw 1297 B over Gilliam Creek
FairMarshall County, Alabama · 2747 Ft N JCT 1297A · Structure no. 004178
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Hw 1297 B over Gilliam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Hw 1297 B over Gilliam Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Hw 1297 B over Gilliam Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Hw 1297 B over Gilliam Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does CO Hw 1297 B over Gilliam Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CO Hw 1297 B over Gilliam Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns CO Hw 1297 B over Gilliam Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.