US Bridges

CO Rt 63 over Brush Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.2 MI West Int US 43 · Structure no. 019956

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
708
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 63 over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 63 over Brush Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 708 vehicles a day, projected to reach 991 by 2029. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Rt 63
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.2 MI West Int US 43
RouteCounty Highway 63
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.87401, -87.54561
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic708 (2001)
Projected traffic991 by 2029
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$575,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 63 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 63 over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt 63 over Brush Creek carry?

About 708 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is CO Rt 63 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 63 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.