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Co. Rd. 133 over Brush Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.2 MI E of CO.8 · Structure no. 020643

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
88 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
135
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 133 over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 133 over Brush Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 133
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.2 MI E of CO.8
RouteCounty Highway 133
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.92631, -87.97953
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (1989)
Projected traffic70 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$777,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 133 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 133 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 133 over Brush Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 133 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 133 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.