US Bridges

County Road 4 over Big Brush Creek Trib.

Fair

Hale County, Alabama · 2.8 Mi. S. of Dominick · Structure no. 011966

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4 over Big Brush Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 4 over Big Brush Creek Trib. in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesBig Brush Creek Trib.
Location2.8 Mi. S. of Dominick
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.76953, -87.55582
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (1989)
Projected traffic400 by 2034
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$256,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 4 over Big Brush Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 4 over Big Brush Creek Trib. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 4 over Big Brush Creek Trib. carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4 over Big Brush Creek Trib.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 4 over Big Brush Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.