Briar Fork RD over Briar Fork Creek
FairPosted for loadMadison County, Alabama · 0.5 S JCT CO RD 153 · Structure no. 008440
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 340 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,586
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Briar Fork RD over Briar Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Briar Fork RD over Briar Fork Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,586 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,903 by 2035. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Briar Fork RD over Briar Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Briar Fork RD over Briar Fork Creek 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 2025.
How much traffic does Briar Fork RD over Briar Fork Creek carry?
About 1,586 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Briar Fork RD over Briar Fork Creek?
The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Briar Fork RD over Briar Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.