US Bridges

_top Golf DR over Canal

Good

Madison County, Alabama · _0.5 Mile South U.S. 72 · Structure no. 021374

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

_top Golf DR over Canal is a concrete arch - deck carrying _top Golf DR over Canal in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries_top Golf DR
CrossesCanal
Location_0.5 Mile South U.S. 72
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73753, -86.66817
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic220 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$402,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was _top Golf DR over Canal built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is _top Golf DR over Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does _top Golf DR over Canal carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is _top Golf DR over Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns _top Golf DR over Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.