US Bridges

_goose Ridge over _unnamed Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · _1 MI E Old 431 · Structure no. 021600

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

_goose Ridge over _unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying _goose Ridge over _unnamed Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Carries_goose Ridge
Crosses_unnamed Creek
Location_1 MI E Old 431
RouteCity Street 426
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.62808, -86.44336
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2024)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was _goose Ridge over _unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is _goose Ridge over _unnamed Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does _goose Ridge over _unnamed Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is _goose Ridge over _unnamed Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns _goose Ridge over _unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.