US Bridges

Goodwin RD over Turkey Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1.5 Miles E of Pinson · Structure no. 013712

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,035
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodwin RD over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Goodwin RD over Turkey Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 2,035 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,825 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGoodwin RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.5 Miles E of Pinson
RouteCounty Highway 349
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.68887, -86.65483
Functional classRural 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,035 (2023)
Projected traffic2,825 by 2043
Trucks5%
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$737,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goodwin RD over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goodwin RD over Turkey 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Goodwin RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 2,035 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Goodwin RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Goodwin RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.