US Bridges

Greenbriar DR over Sauty Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · 0.5 MI S SR 40 · Structure no. 012140

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenbriar DR over Sauty Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Greenbriar DR over Sauty Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenbriar DR
CrossesSauty Creek
Location0.5 MI S SR 40
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.6275, -85.764
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2024)
Projected traffic340 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$260,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenbriar DR over Sauty Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenbriar DR over Sauty Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Greenbriar DR over Sauty Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Greenbriar DR over Sauty Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Greenbriar DR over Sauty Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.