Elkwood Section R over Brier Fork Flint River
FairMadison County, Alabama · 0.4 MI E JCT CO RD 106 · Structure no. 001858
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 1992 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elkwood Section R over Brier Fork Flint River is a concrete tee beam carrying Elkwood Section R over Brier Fork Flint River in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elkwood Section R over Brier Fork Flint River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elkwood Section R over Brier Fork Flint River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Elkwood Section R over Brier Fork Flint River carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Elkwood Section R over Brier Fork Flint River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Elkwood Section R over Brier Fork Flint River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.