US Bridges

Brookmead RD over Brush Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · JCT Brookmead Rd*brush Ck · Structure no. 011671

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,634
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookmead RD over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brookmead RD over Brush Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,634 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,995 by 2028. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrookmead RD
CrossesBrush Creek
LocationJCT Brookmead Rd*brush Ck
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.5709, -86.9662
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,634 (2005)
Projected traffic7,995 by 2028
Trucks20%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brookmead RD over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookmead RD over Brush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Brookmead RD over Brush Creek carry?

About 5,634 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Brookmead RD over Brush Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Brookmead RD over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.