US Bridges

B. Brooks Rd. over Ut Double Bridges Ck.

GoodPosted for load

Geneva County, Alabama · 3MI NW Gclake Off Mccoull · Structure no. 015308

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

B. Brooks Rd. over Ut Double Bridges Ck. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying B. Brooks Rd. over Ut Double Bridges Ck. in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 54 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesB. Brooks Rd.
CrossesUt Double Bridges Ck.
Location3MI NW Gclake Off Mccoull
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.18456, -85.98942
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$190,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was B. Brooks Rd. over Ut Double Bridges Ck. built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is B. Brooks Rd. over Ut Double Bridges 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does B. Brooks Rd. over Ut Double Bridges Ck. carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is B. Brooks Rd. over Ut Double Bridges Ck.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns B. Brooks Rd. over Ut Double Bridges Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.