US Bridges

Gum Springs Road over Gum Springs Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 0.5 MI South SR36 · Structure no. 020637

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gum Springs Road over Gum Springs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gum Springs Road over Gum Springs Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,601 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGum Springs Road
CrossesGum Springs Creek
Location0.5 MI South SR36
RouteCounty Highway 1328
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.44257, -86.81795
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 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 traffic850 (2012)
Projected traffic1,601 by 2044
Trucks5%
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$498,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gum Springs Road over Gum Springs Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gum Springs Road over Gum Springs 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Gum Springs Road over Gum Springs Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gum Springs Road over Gum Springs Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Gum Springs Road over Gum Springs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.