US Bridges

Wimberly Dr. over Wimberly Dr./Brush Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · .4 Km. West of Spring Ave · Structure no. 017420

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
764
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wimberly Dr. over Wimberly Dr./Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wimberly Dr. over Wimberly Dr./Brush Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 764 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2028. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWimberly Dr.
CrossesWimberly Dr./Brush Creek
Location.4 Km. West of Spring Ave
RouteCity Street 5
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.55898, -87.00497
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic764 (2005)
Projected traffic624 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wimberly Dr. over Wimberly Dr./Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wimberly Dr. over Wimberly Dr./Brush 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wimberly Dr. over Wimberly Dr./Brush Creek carry?

About 764 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wimberly Dr. over Wimberly Dr./Brush Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wimberly Dr. over Wimberly Dr./Brush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.