US Bridges

CO RD 133 over Brush Creek Relief

GoodPosted for load

Greene County, Alabama · 3.9 MI NW US HWY 11 · Structure no. 007917

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
316
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 133 over Brush Creek Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 133 over Brush Creek Relief in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 316 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2031. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCO RD 133
CrossesBrush Creek Relief
Location3.9 MI NW US HWY 11
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.8313, -87.9822
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic316 (1995)
Projected traffic360 by 2031
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 133 over Brush Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 133 over Brush Creek Relief 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 133 over Brush Creek Relief carry?

About 316 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 133 over Brush Creek Relief?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 133 over Brush Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.