US Bridges

Gandys Cove Road over Dry Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 0.5 MI East CR166 · Structure no. 020372

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
428
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gandys Cove Road over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gandys Cove Road over Dry Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 428 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 839 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGandys Cove Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.5 MI East CR166
RouteCounty Highway 1165
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.35986, -86.81361
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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2010)
Projected traffic839 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$723,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gandys Cove Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gandys Cove Road over Dry 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 2025.

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

About 428 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Gandys Cove Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Gandys Cove Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.