Gardners Gin RD over Cane Creek
FairPosted for loadWalker County, Alabama · 3.5 MI S JCT Bhm HWY CR61 · Structure no. 015448
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 149 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2025 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gardners Gin RD over Cane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gardners Gin RD over Cane Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2045. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gardners Gin RD over Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gardners Gin RD over Cane 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Gardners Gin RD over Cane Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gardners Gin RD over Cane Creek?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Gardners Gin RD over Cane Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.