US Bridges

County Rt 49 over Goose Creek Branch

Good

Pickens County, Alabama · 0.9 MI East of JCT US 82 · Structure no. 005930

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 49 over Goose Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Rt 49 over Goose Creek Branch in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2034. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty Rt 49
CrossesGoose Creek Branch
Location0.9 MI East of JCT US 82
RouteCounty Highway 49
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.38442, -87.9919
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1998)
Projected traffic500 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$490,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt 49 over Goose Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt 49 over Goose Creek Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Rt 49 over Goose Creek Branch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 49 over Goose Creek Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Rt 49 over Goose Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.