US Bridges

_briarwood DR over _aldridge Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 1 Mile East Whitesburg · Structure no. 021327

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

_briarwood DR over _aldridge Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying _briarwood DR over _aldridge Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 565 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries_briarwood DR
Crosses_aldridge Creek
Location1 Mile East Whitesburg
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.70531, -86.55506
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic565 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$353,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was _briarwood DR over _aldridge Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is _briarwood DR over _aldridge 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 2023.

How much traffic does _briarwood DR over _aldridge Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is _briarwood DR over _aldridge Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns _briarwood DR over _aldridge Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.