US Bridges

White Pke over Browns Creek

Good

Colbert County, Alabama · 12505 White Pke · Structure no. 016388

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Pke over Browns Creek is a concrete culvert carrying White Pke over Browns Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesWhite Pke
CrossesBrowns Creek
Location12505 White Pke
RouteCounty Highway 21
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73903, -87.98518
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2006)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$440,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Pke over Browns Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Pke over Browns 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 2024.

How much traffic does White Pke over Browns Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is White Pke over Browns Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns White Pke over Browns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.