US Bridges

Goss Road over Mcdonald Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.1 Mile West of Gate 8 · Structure no. DAPAMCRED000022

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,100
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Goss Road over Mcdonald Creek is a concrete slab carrying Goss Road over Mcdonald Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 80 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 15,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGoss Road
CrossesMcdonald Creek
Location0.1 Mile West of Gate 8
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.69834, -86.63049
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,100 (2016)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goss Road over Mcdonald Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Goss Road over Mcdonald 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Goss Road over Mcdonald Creek carry?

About 15,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Goss Road over Mcdonald Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Goss Road over Mcdonald Creek?

It is owned by the Army.