US Bridges

Brushy Creek-Bridg over Brushy Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · Bankhead District · Structure no. 080101000003017

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Brushy Creek-Bridg over Brushy Creek is a concrete frame carrying Brushy Creek-Bridg over Brushy Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 14 ft wide.

CarriesBrushy Creek-Bridg
CrossesBrushy Creek
LocationBankhead District
RouteFederal Lands Road 254.2
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.33087, -87.28605
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1992)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brushy Creek-Bridg over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brushy Creek-Bridg over Brushy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Brushy Creek-Bridg over Brushy Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Brushy Creek-Bridg over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Brushy Creek-Bridg over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.