US Bridges

Putman Road over Brasher Creek

FairPosted for load

Blount County, Alabama · 1 MI NE of Appalachain · Structure no. 012233

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
222
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Putman Road over Brasher Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Putman Road over Brasher Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 222 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPutman Road
CrossesBrasher Creek
Location1 MI NE of Appalachain
RouteCounty Highway 248
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.88899, -86.38788
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.8 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2025)
Projected traffic329 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$340,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Putman Road over Brasher Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Putman Road over Brasher 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 Putman Road over Brasher Creek carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Putman Road over Brasher Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Putman Road over Brasher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.