US Bridges

CO RD 133 over Brush Creek

GoodPosted for load

Greene County, Alabama · 4.0 MI NW US HWY 11 · Structure no. 007918

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
315
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 133 over Brush Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 133 over Brush Creek 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2031. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCO RD 133
CrossesBrush Creek
Location4.0 MI NW US HWY 11
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.8572, -88.03512
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length204 ft (62.2 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 traffic315 (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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 133 over Brush Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 133 over Brush 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 February 2024.

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

About 315 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 133 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 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?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.