Gibson Hill Road over Frost Creek
PoorClosed to trafficWalker County, Alabama · Corona · Structure no. 010247
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 1991 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gibson Hill Road over Frost Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gibson Hill Road over Frost Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gibson Hill Road over Frost Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gibson Hill Road over Frost Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Gibson Hill Road over Frost Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Gibson Hill Road over Frost Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Gibson Hill Road over Frost Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.