US Bridges

Golson RD over Big Swamp Creek

Fair

Lowndes County, Alabama · 3MI S of CO37 · Structure no. 016795

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golson RD over Big Swamp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Golson RD over Big Swamp Creek in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 55 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2028. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesGolson RD
CrossesBig Swamp Creek
Location3MI S of CO37
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLowndes County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.02209, -86.50682
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2003)
Projected traffic120 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Golson RD over Big Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Golson RD over Big Swamp 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Golson RD over Big Swamp Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Golson RD over Big Swamp Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Golson RD over Big Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.