US Bridges

County Road 32 over Little Brush Creek

Good

Hale County, Alabama · 4.1 Mi. E. of Dominick · Structure no. 015020

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 32 over Little Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 32 over Little Brush Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 63 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCounty Road 32
CrossesLittle Brush Creek
Location4.1 Mi. E. of Dominick
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.75667, -87.465
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1991)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$727,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 32 over Little Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is County Road 32 over Little 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 32 over Little Brush Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 32 over Little Brush Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 32 over Little Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.