US Bridges

SR 162 over Goose Creek Rel.

Good

Wilcox County, Alabama · 1.3 M. E. of Kimbrough · Structure no. 017905

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
420 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 162 over Goose Creek Rel. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 162 over Goose Creek Rel. in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 743 by 2033. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 162
CrossesGoose Creek Rel.
Location1.3 M. E. of Kimbrough
RouteState Highway 162
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.02693, -87.54982
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2013)
Projected traffic743 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 162 over Goose Creek Rel. built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 162 over Goose Creek Rel. 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 SR 162 over Goose Creek Rel. carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 162 over Goose Creek Rel.?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 162 over Goose Creek Rel.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.