US Bridges

Old 431 HWY over Goose Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · 0.5 MI NE US HWY 431 · Structure no. 000553

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
82 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
746
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 431 HWY over Goose Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old 431 HWY over Goose Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 746 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 895 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld 431 HWY
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.5 MI NE US HWY 431
RouteCounty Highway 214
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.62984, -86.45229
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic746 (2001)
Projected traffic895 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$586,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old 431 HWY over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 431 HWY over Goose 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Old 431 HWY over Goose Creek carry?

About 746 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old 431 HWY over Goose Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old 431 HWY over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.