US Bridges

Browns Ferry Road over Briley Fork Creek

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · Sec 34 T3S R5W · Structure no. 016367

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,580
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browns Ferry Road over Briley Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Browns Ferry Road over Briley Fork Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 4,580 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,805 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBrowns Ferry Road
CrossesBriley Fork Creek
LocationSec 34 T3S R5W
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.74634, -87.04254
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating72.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,580 (2014)
Projected traffic6,805 by 2034
Trucks5%
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$394,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Browns Ferry Road over Briley Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Browns Ferry Road over Briley Fork 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 Browns Ferry Road over Briley Fork Creek carry?

About 4,580 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Browns Ferry Road over Briley Fork Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Browns Ferry Road over Briley Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.