US Bridges

Grimwood Road over Briar Fork Crek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · .5 Mi.West of Hwy. 231-N? · Structure no. 019177

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,522
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grimwood Road over Briar Fork Crek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grimwood Road over Briar Fork Crek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,522 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2035. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGrimwood Road
CrossesBriar Fork Crek
Location.5 Mi.West of Hwy. 231-N?
RouteCounty Highway 137
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.90273, -86.58699
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,522 (2005)
Projected traffic3,750 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grimwood Road over Briar Fork Crek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grimwood Road over Briar Fork Crek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Grimwood Road over Briar Fork Crek carry?

About 2,522 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Grimwood Road over Briar Fork Crek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Grimwood Road over Briar Fork Crek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.