US Bridges

County RD 32 over Trib. to Brush Creek

Good

Hale County, Alabama · 2.0 Mi. E. of Evansville · Structure no. 008760

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 32 over Trib. to Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 32 over Trib. to Brush Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCounty RD 32
CrossesTrib. to Brush Creek
Location2.0 Mi. E. of Evansville
RouteCounty Highway 32
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.82333, -87.725
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1989)
Projected traffic400 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$383,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 32 over Trib. to Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 32 over Trib. to 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 32 over Trib. to Brush Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County RD 32 over Trib. to Brush Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County RD 32 over Trib. to Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.