US Bridges

Browns Ferry RD over Bradford Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.4 Mi. East Cnty Line · Structure no. 018098

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browns Ferry RD over Bradford Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Browns Ferry RD over Bradford Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 798 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBrowns Ferry RD
CrossesBradford Creek
Location0.4 Mi. East Cnty Line
RouteCity Street 5070
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.725, -86.775
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2000)
Projected traffic798 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$613,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Browns Ferry RD over Bradford Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Browns Ferry RD over Bradford 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Browns Ferry RD over Bradford Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Browns Ferry RD over Bradford Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Browns Ferry RD over Bradford Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.