Gorgas Road over Boone Creek
FairTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 6.6 MI N of JCT US No 43 · Structure no. 004971
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gorgas Road over Boone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gorgas Road over Boone Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2034. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gorgas Road over Boone Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gorgas Road over Boone Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Gorgas Road over Boone Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gorgas Road over Boone Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Gorgas Road over Boone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.