US Bridges

CO RD 208 over Brush Creek

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 0.9 MI S Mantua · Structure no. 015867

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
239 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
236
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 208 over Brush Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 208 over Brush Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2031. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCO RD 208
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.9 MI S Mantua
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.04167, -87.92667
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (1995)
Projected traffic275 by 2031
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 208 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 208 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 208 over Brush Creek carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 208 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 208 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.