US Bridges

Brumbeloe Drive over Dry Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 500 W Al 75 Pinson · Structure no. 010724

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
576
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brumbeloe Drive over Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Brumbeloe Drive over Dry Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 576 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrumbeloe Drive
CrossesDry Creek
Location500 W Al 75 Pinson
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.6767, -86.68253
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic576 (2024)
Projected traffic700 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brumbeloe Drive over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brumbeloe Drive over Dry Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Brumbeloe Drive over Dry Creek carry?

About 576 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brumbeloe Drive over Dry Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Brumbeloe Drive over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.