US Bridges

Willie Brown Road over Colwell Creek

Good

Hale County, Alabama · 1.3 MI N of Al 14 · Structure no. 019234

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
93
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willie Brown Road over Colwell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Willie Brown Road over Colwell Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 93 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2034. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesWillie Brown Road
CrossesColwell Creek
Location1.3 MI N of Al 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.74667, -87.63667
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2004)
Projected traffic93 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$598,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Willie Brown Road over Colwell Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willie Brown Road over Colwell 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Willie Brown Road over Colwell Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Willie Brown Road over Colwell Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Willie Brown Road over Colwell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.