US Bridges

Perkins Wood Road over Gill Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 300 Ft NE of Church Road · Structure no. 021458

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

About this bridge

Perkins Wood Road over Gill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Perkins Wood Road over Gill Creek 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 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPerkins Wood Road
CrossesGill Creek
Location300 Ft NE of Church Road
RouteCounty Highway 1169
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.46176, -86.84734
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 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$433,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perkins Wood Road over Gill Creek built?

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

What condition is Perkins Wood Road over Gill 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Perkins Wood Road over Gill Creek carry?

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

How long is Perkins Wood Road over Gill Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Perkins Wood Road over Gill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.