US Bridges

Goode Bridge Rd. over Tallasseehatchee Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Goode Bridge RD · Structure no. 012883

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
721
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goode Bridge Rd. over Tallasseehatchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goode Bridge Rd. over Tallasseehatchee Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 71 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 721 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,115 by 2045. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGoode Bridge Rd.
CrossesTallasseehatchee Creek
LocationGoode Bridge RD
RouteCounty Highway 165
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.79039, -85.94436
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic721 (2023)
Projected traffic1,115 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goode Bridge Rd. over Tallasseehatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Goode Bridge Rd. over Tallasseehatchee 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Goode Bridge Rd. over Tallasseehatchee Creek carry?

About 721 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Goode Bridge Rd. over Tallasseehatchee Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Goode Bridge Rd. over Tallasseehatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.