US Bridges

Spurgeon Road over Gaines Creek

Good

Washington County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi. E. Hwy. 43 · Structure no. 014183

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spurgeon Road over Gaines Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Spurgeon Road over Gaines Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSpurgeon Road
CrossesGaines Creek
Location1.5 Mi. E. Hwy. 43
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.46579, -88.00231
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1992)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$502,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spurgeon Road over Gaines Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spurgeon Road over Gaines 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Spurgeon Road over Gaines Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Spurgeon Road over Gaines Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Spurgeon Road over Gaines Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.