US Bridges

Brewster Road over Five Mile Crk Tributary

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1 MI SE Chalkville Mt RD · Structure no. 007155

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brewster Road over Five Mile Crk Tributary is a concrete continuous slab carrying Brewster Road over Five Mile Crk Tributary in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 3,130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBrewster Road
CrossesFive Mile Crk Tributary
Location1 MI SE Chalkville Mt RD
RouteCounty Highway 151
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.63801, -86.65103
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,130 (2024)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$230,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brewster Road over Five Mile Crk Tributary built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brewster Road over Five Mile Crk Tributary 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Brewster Road over Five Mile Crk Tributary carry?

About 3,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brewster Road over Five Mile Crk Tributary?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Brewster Road over Five Mile Crk Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.