US Bridges

CO RD 191 over Brush Creek

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 0.5 MI S Snoddy · Structure no. 012394

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
347
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 191 over Brush Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 191 over Brush Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 347 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 396 by 2031. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 191
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.5 MI S Snoddy
RouteCounty Highway 51
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.03167, -87.875
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic347 (1995)
Projected traffic396 by 2031
Trucks33%
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$805,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 191 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 191 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 191 over Brush Creek carry?

About 347 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 191 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 191 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.