US Bridges

Charity Lane over Brier Fork Flint River

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.8 MI W New Sharon · Structure no. 015255

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charity Lane over Brier Fork Flint River is a concrete channel beam carrying Charity Lane over Brier Fork Flint River in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2035. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCharity Lane
CrossesBrier Fork Flint River
Location0.8 MI W New Sharon
RouteCounty Highway 262
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.94759, -86.6559
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (1992)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2035
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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Charity Lane over Brier Fork Flint River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charity Lane over Brier Fork Flint River 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 Charity Lane over Brier Fork Flint River carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Charity Lane over Brier Fork Flint River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Charity Lane over Brier Fork Flint River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.