US Bridges

Gooch Lane over Knox Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.15 Mi. W of Wall-Triana · Structure no. 016834

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gooch Lane over Knox Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Gooch Lane over Knox Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,026 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGooch Lane
CrossesKnox Branch
Location0.15 Mi. W of Wall-Triana
RouteCity Street 1017
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.75167, -86.745
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (1996)
Projected traffic1,026 by 2035
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

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$572,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gooch Lane over Knox Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gooch Lane over Knox Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Gooch Lane over Knox Branch carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gooch Lane over Knox Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Gooch Lane over Knox Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.