US Bridges

Brown Bridge Road over Scarbrough Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Brown Bridge Culvert · Structure no. 019629

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
121
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown Bridge Road over Scarbrough Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brown Bridge Road over Scarbrough Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2024. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBrown Bridge Road
CrossesScarbrough Creek
LocationBrown Bridge Culvert
RouteCounty Highway 61
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.79357, -85.64651
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2015)
Projected traffic215 by 2024
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$338,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brown Bridge Road over Scarbrough Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brown Bridge Road over Scarbrough 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Brown Bridge Road over Scarbrough Creek carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Brown Bridge Road over Scarbrough Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Brown Bridge Road over Scarbrough Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.