US Bridges

Big Brush Road over Big Brush Creek

Good

Hale County, Alabama · 1.6 Miles East of CR 21 · Structure no. 019235

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
146
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Brush Road over Big Brush Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Big Brush Road over Big Brush 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2034. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Brush Road
CrossesBig Brush Creek
Location1.6 Miles East of CR 21
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.76667, -87.58333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2004)
Projected traffic146 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Brush Road over Big Brush Creek built?

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

What condition is Big Brush Road over Big 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Big Brush Road over Big Brush Creek carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Big Brush Road over Big Brush Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Big Brush Road over Big Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.