US Bridges

Al 183 over Brush Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · 1.0 MI E CO RD 23 · Structure no. 004462

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 183 over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 183 over Brush Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 73 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,426 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 183
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1.0 MI E CO RD 23
RouteState Highway 183
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.56892, -87.42513
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2020)
Projected traffic1,426 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$442,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 183 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Al 183 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Al 183 over Brush Creek carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Al 183 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al 183 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.