US Bridges

County Road 4 over Big Brush Creek Trib.

Fair

Hale County, Alabama · 4.8 Mi. N. of Greensboro · Structure no. 012732

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
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 1982, so it is 43 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesBig Brush Creek Trib.
Location4.8 Mi. N. of Greensboro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.77234, -87.58339
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1989)
Projected traffic300 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$294,000 (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 1982, making it 43 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 100 vehicles per day (1989 count).

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.