US Bridges

County Road 181 over Brush Creek

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 1.5 MI N Al 14 · Structure no. 019463

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
315
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 181 over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 181 over Brush Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 315 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 181
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1.5 MI N Al 14
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.89139, -87.93013
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2004)
Projected traffic315 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$303,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 181 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 181 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 181 over Brush Creek carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 181 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 181 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.