US Bridges

Goodwater Road over Town Creek

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 2.6 MI W JCT SR 63 · Structure no. 016494

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
454
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodwater Road over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Goodwater Road over Town Creek in Tallapoosa 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 454 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGoodwater Road
CrossesTown Creek
Location2.6 MI W JCT SR 63
RouteCounty Highway 86
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.05805, -85.98326
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic454 (2025)
Projected traffic662 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$620,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goodwater Road over Town Creek built?

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

What condition is Goodwater Road over Town 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Goodwater Road over Town Creek carry?

About 454 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Goodwater Road over Town Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Goodwater Road over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.