US Bridges

Elkwood Section R over Brier Fork Flint River

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.3 MI E JCT CO RD 106 · Structure no. 002487

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
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 1940, so it is 85 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 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesElkwood Section R
CrossesBrier Fork Flint River
Location0.3 MI E JCT CO RD 106
RouteCounty Highway 274
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.97707, -86.67091
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (1992)
Projected traffic730 by 2040
Trucks1%
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$473,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elkwood Section R over Brier Fork Flint River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 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 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 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.