US Bridges

Lakeshore Drive over Reno Brasher Creek

Good

Blount County, Alabama · Highland Lake · Structure no. 014960

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
362
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeshore Drive over Reno Brasher Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lakeshore Drive over Reno Brasher Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 362 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 538 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesLakeshore Drive
CrossesReno Brasher Creek
LocationHighland Lake
RouteCounty Highway 211
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.87468, -86.4224
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic362 (2025)
Projected traffic538 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$332,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeshore Drive over Reno Brasher Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeshore Drive over Reno Brasher Creek 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 Lakeshore Drive over Reno Brasher Creek carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lakeshore Drive over Reno Brasher Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lakeshore Drive over Reno Brasher Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.