US Bridges

Goodner Mt Road over Cahaba River

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1.5 M NE of Clay · Structure no. 015257

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
308
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodner Mt Road over Cahaba River is a concrete culvert carrying Goodner Mt Road over Cahaba River in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 308 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesGoodner Mt Road
CrossesCahaba River
Location1.5 M NE of Clay
RouteCounty Highway 335
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.70333, -86.57847
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2024)
Projected traffic425 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$297,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goodner Mt Road over Cahaba River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goodner Mt Road over Cahaba River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Goodner Mt Road over Cahaba River carry?

About 308 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Goodner Mt Road over Cahaba River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Goodner Mt Road over Cahaba River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.