Braswell Hill RD over Small Creek
PoorPosted for loadChoctaw County, Alabama · 0.5 MI W Int Rt 111 * 110 · Structure no. 011299
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Braswell Hill RD over Small Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Braswell Hill RD over Small Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 125 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Braswell Hill RD over Small Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Braswell Hill RD over Small Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Braswell Hill RD over Small Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Braswell Hill RD over Small Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Braswell Hill RD over Small Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.