US Bridges

US 31 over Goose Pond Creek

Fair

Chilton County, Alabama · Northside Clanton · Structure no. 001688

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1938
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,880
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 over Goose Pond Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 31 over Goose Pond Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 100 years old, older 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 12,880 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,545 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31
CrossesGoose Pond Creek
LocationNorthside Clanton
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.84678, -86.63365
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,880 (2016)
Projected traffic16,545 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 over Goose Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.

What condition is US 31 over Goose Pond 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 31 over Goose Pond Creek carry?

About 12,880 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 31 over Goose Pond Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 over Goose Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.