US Bridges

Edgar Gooch RD over Fowler Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.5 MI N JCT CO RD 274 · Structure no. 009183

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
202
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgar Gooch RD over Fowler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Edgar Gooch RD over Fowler Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2034. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesEdgar Gooch RD
CrossesFowler Creek
Location0.5 MI N JCT CO RD 274
RouteCounty Highway 238
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.98199, -86.60114
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2003)
Projected traffic242 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$585,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edgar Gooch RD over Fowler Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgar Gooch RD over Fowler 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Edgar Gooch RD over Fowler Creek carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Edgar Gooch RD over Fowler Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Edgar Gooch RD over Fowler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.