US Bridges

Earl Goodwin Prky over Drainage Channel

Good

Dallas County, Alabama · .10 MI E US80 · Structure no. 016743

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,770
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Earl Goodwin Prky over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Earl Goodwin Prky over Drainage Channel in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 73 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 4,770 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,678 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEarl Goodwin Prky
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location.10 MI E US80
RouteCity Street 65
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.42167, -87.00833
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,770 (2006)
Projected traffic6,678 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$528,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Earl Goodwin Prky over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Earl Goodwin Prky over Drainage Channel 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 Earl Goodwin Prky over Drainage Channel carry?

About 4,770 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Earl Goodwin Prky over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Earl Goodwin Prky over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.