US Bridges

Perkins Wood Road over Tributary to Gill Greek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 1/2 Mile SW of SR 67 · Structure no. 021457

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perkins Wood Road over Tributary to Gill Greek is a steel culvert carrying Perkins Wood Road over Tributary to Gill Greek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 706 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPerkins Wood Road
CrossesTributary to Gill Greek
Location1/2 Mile SW of SR 67
RouteCounty Highway 1169
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.4769, -86.82766
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating89.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2023)
Projected traffic706 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$468,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perkins Wood Road over Tributary to Gill Greek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perkins Wood Road over Tributary to Gill Greek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Perkins Wood Road over Tributary to Gill Greek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Perkins Wood Road over Tributary to Gill Greek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Perkins Wood Road over Tributary to Gill Greek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.