US Bridges

Center Ave over Trib. to Goose Pond Ck.

Fair

Chilton County, Alabama · 0.2 MI W US 31 · Structure no. 002270

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Ave over Trib. to Goose Pond Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Center Ave over Trib. to Goose Pond Ck. in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter Ave
CrossesTrib. to Goose Pond Ck.
Location0.2 MI W US 31
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.85725, -86.64339
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2007)
Projected traffic700 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$256,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Center Ave over Trib. to Goose Pond Ck. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Ave over Trib. to Goose Pond Ck. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Center Ave over Trib. to Goose Pond Ck. carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Center Ave over Trib. to Goose Pond Ck.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Center Ave over Trib. to Goose Pond Ck.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.