US Bridges

CO RD 131 over Brush Creek

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · 3.2 MI W Eutaw · Structure no. 009637

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
248 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
786
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 131 over Brush Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 131 over Brush Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 6 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 786 vehicles a day, roughly 75% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCO RD 131
CrossesBrush Creek
Location3.2 MI W Eutaw
RouteCounty Highway 12
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.85435, -87.95975
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans13
Design loadH 15
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic786 (1995)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks75%
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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 131 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 131 over Brush 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 131 over Brush Creek carry?

About 786 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 75% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 131 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 131 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.