Gainesville Road over Thornton Creek
FairTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.8 MI NW of JCT US No 11 · Structure no. 009675
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gainesville Road over Thornton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gainesville Road over Thornton Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2036. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gainesville Road over Thornton Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gainesville Road over Thornton 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Gainesville Road over Thornton Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gainesville Road over Thornton Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Gainesville Road over Thornton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.