US Bridges

SR 91 over Brindley Creek

Good

Cullman County, Alabama · 2.6 M. E. JCT 31* 91 · Structure no. 018727

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
462 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,804
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 91 over Brindley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 91 over Brindley Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5,804 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,126 by 2043. The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSR 91
CrossesBrindley Creek
Location2.6 M. E. JCT 31* 91
RouteState Highway 91
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.08228, -86.73771
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length462 ft (140.8 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,804 (2023)
Projected traffic8,126 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 91 over Brindley Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 91 over Brindley 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 91 over Brindley Creek carry?

About 5,804 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 91 over Brindley Creek?

The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 91 over Brindley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.