US Bridges

Forestry Access RD over Brookingmill Crk

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · SW of Structure 20051 · Structure no. DAPTRARUC020053

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Forestry Access RD over Brookingmill Crk is a concrete channel beam carrying Forestry Access RD over Brookingmill Crk in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesForestry Access RD
CrossesBrookingmill Crk
LocationSW of Structure 20051
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.3661, -85.6594
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Forestry Access RD over Brookingmill Crk built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forestry Access RD over Brookingmill Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Forestry Access RD over Brookingmill Crk carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Forestry Access RD over Brookingmill Crk?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Forestry Access RD over Brookingmill Crk?

It is owned by the Army.