US Bridges

SR 41 over Gravel Creek

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · 6.7 Mi. N. of Hybart · Structure no. 013950

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,340
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 41 over Gravel Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 41 over Gravel Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.

It carries about 1,340 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,661 by 2033. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 41
CrossesGravel Creek
Location6.7 Mi. N. of Hybart
RouteState Highway 41
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.91667, -87.35833
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,340 (2013)
Projected traffic1,661 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 41 over Gravel Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 41 over Gravel 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 41 over Gravel Creek carry?

About 1,340 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 41 over Gravel Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 41 over Gravel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.