US Bridges

County Road 368 over Little Clear Creek

Good

Winston County, Alabama · Low Gap Road????????????? · Structure no. 018824

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 368 over Little Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 368 over Little Clear Creek in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 368
CrossesLittle Clear Creek
LocationLow Gap Road?????????????
RouteCounty Highway 368
CountyWinston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.12908, -87.50899
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2004)
Projected traffic55 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 368 over Little Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 368 over Little Clear 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 368 over Little Clear Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is County Road 368 over Little Clear Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 368 over Little Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.