US Bridges

Prestwick RD over Gaines Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Alabama · Prestwick\wagarville · Structure no. 017024

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prestwick RD over Gaines Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Prestwick RD over Gaines Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2037. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesPrestwick RD
CrossesGaines Creek
LocationPrestwick\wagarville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.46732, -87.99458
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1997)
Projected traffic220 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$387,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prestwick RD over Gaines Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prestwick RD over Gaines 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Prestwick RD over Gaines Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Prestwick RD over Gaines Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Prestwick RD over Gaines Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.