US Bridges

Co. Rd. 60 over Brown Creek

Good

Franklin County, Alabama · 0.1 MI SE Jct. Co. 39 · Structure no. 017694

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
693
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 60 over Brown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 60 over Brown Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 693 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. 60
CrossesBrown Creek
Location0.1 MI SE Jct. Co. 39
RouteCounty Highway 0CG41
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.56031, -87.71222
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic693 (1993)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$441,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 60 over Brown Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 60 over Brown 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 60 over Brown Creek carry?

About 693 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 60 over Brown Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 60 over Brown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.