US Bridges

Gandys Cove Road over Mill Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 6.5 MI E I65 · Structure no. 018406

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gandys Cove Road over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gandys Cove Road over Mill Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesGandys Cove Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location6.5 MI E I65
RouteCounty Highway 1165
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.36891, -86.78146
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2001)
Projected traffic960 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$561,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gandys Cove Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gandys Cove Road 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Gandys Cove Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gandys Cove Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Gandys Cove Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.