US Bridges

SR 5 over Big Goose Creek

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · 2.4 Mi.S.Of Lamison · Structure no. 001714

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,840
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over Big Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 over Big Goose Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 1,840 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,304 by 2033. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5
CrossesBig Goose Creek
Location2.4 Mi.S.Of Lamison
RouteState Highway 5
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.09147, -87.57582
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,840 (2013)
Projected traffic2,304 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$700,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 5 over Big Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 over Big Goose 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 5 over Big Goose Creek carry?

About 1,840 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over Big Goose Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over Big Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.