US Bridges

Corsbie St. over Brush Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · Jct. Corsbie Brusch Ck. · Structure no. 015674

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,346
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corsbie St. over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Corsbie St. over Brush Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 6 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 2,346 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,989 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 162 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCorsbie St.
CrossesBrush Creek
LocationJct. Corsbie Brusch Ck.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.5758, -86.9722
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating78.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width162 ft (49.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,346 (2009)
Projected traffic4,989 by 2030
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Corsbie St. over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corsbie St. 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 Corsbie St. over Brush Creek carry?

About 2,346 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Corsbie St. over Brush Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 162 ft wide.

Who owns Corsbie St. over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.