US Bridges

Brooks Church RD over W Briar Fork Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.4 MI N JCT CO RD 109 · Structure no. 013374

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooks Church RD over W Briar Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brooks Church RD over W Briar Fork Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrooks Church RD
CrossesW Briar Fork Creek
Location0.4 MI N JCT CO RD 109
RouteCounty Highway 105
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.93906, -86.66875
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating78.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (1992)
Projected traffic155 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$591,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brooks Church RD over W Briar Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooks Church RD over W Briar 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Brooks Church RD over W Briar Fork Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brooks Church RD over W Briar Fork Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Brooks Church RD over W Briar Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.