US Bridges

Gum Pond Road over Branch of Cotaco Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 0.5 MI W SR 67 · Structure no. 002490

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gum Pond Road over Branch of Cotaco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gum Pond Road over Branch of Cotaco Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGum Pond Road
CrossesBranch of Cotaco Creek
Location0.5 MI W SR 67
RouteCounty Highway 292
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.36931, -86.648
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2002)
Projected traffic632 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$502,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gum Pond Road over Branch of Cotaco Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gum Pond Road over Branch of Cotaco 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Gum Pond Road over Branch of Cotaco Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Gum Pond Road over Branch of Cotaco Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Gum Pond Road over Branch of Cotaco Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.