US Bridges

County RD 51 over Big Brush Crk(relief)

FairPosted for load

Hale County, Alabama · 5.5 Mi. N. of Greensboro · Structure no. 010051

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 51 over Big Brush Crk(relief) is a concrete channel beam carrying County RD 51 over Big Brush Crk(relief) in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 51
CrossesBig Brush Crk(relief)
Location5.5 Mi. N. of Greensboro
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.74778, -87.54065
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1989)
Projected traffic400 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 51 over Big Brush Crk(relief) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 51 over Big Brush Crk(relief) 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 51 over Big Brush Crk(relief) carry?

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

How long is County RD 51 over Big Brush Crk(relief)?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 51 over Big Brush Crk(relief)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.