US Bridges

Brewster Road over Dry Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · JCT Big Mtn RD · Structure no. 010823

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,560
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brewster Road over Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Brewster Road 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 8,560 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,950 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBrewster Road
CrossesDry Creek
LocationJCT Big Mtn RD
RouteCounty Highway 157
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.6235, -86.6637
Functional classUrban 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 2023
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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,560 (2023)
Projected traffic11,950 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$629,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brewster Road over Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is Brewster Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Brewster Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 8,560 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Brewster Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Brewster Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.