US Bridges

County Road 83 over Goose Pond Creek

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR83 2MNW of Clanton · Structure no. 018870

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
319
2003 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

County Road 83 over Goose Pond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 83 over Goose Pond Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 56 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 319 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2029. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Road 83
CrossesGoose Pond Creek
LocationCR83 2MNW of Clanton
RouteCounty Highway 83
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.84632, -86.6673
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating68.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2003)
Projected traffic475 by 2029
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$354,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 83 over Goose Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is County Road 83 over Goose Pond 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 83 over Goose Pond Creek carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 83 over Goose Pond Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 83 over Goose Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.