US Bridges

SR-85 MP 14.355 over Brackins Mill Ck.

Good

Dale County, Alabama · 1.8 Mi.N JCT.SR-167 · Structure no. 015903

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,130
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-85 MP 14.355 over Brackins Mill Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying SR-85 MP 14.355 over Brackins Mill Ck. in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,858 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-85 MP 14.355
CrossesBrackins Mill Ck.
Location1.8 Mi.N JCT.SR-167
RouteState Highway 85
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.22138, -85.74547
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating77.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic2,130 (2013)
Projected traffic2,858 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-85 MP 14.355 over Brackins Mill Ck. built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-85 MP 14.355 over Brackins Mill Ck. 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR-85 MP 14.355 over Brackins Mill Ck. carry?

About 2,130 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-85 MP 14.355 over Brackins Mill Ck.?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR-85 MP 14.355 over Brackins Mill Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.