US Bridges

Duncanroad CR12 over Brush Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · 1 5M West AL#5 CO RT#12 · Structure no. 008703

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
410
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duncanroad CR12 over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Duncanroad CR12 over Brush Creek in Perry 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesDuncanroad CR12
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1 5M West AL#5 CO RT#12
RouteCounty Highway 12
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.5, -87.40167
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (1993)
Projected traffic500 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$485,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duncanroad CR12 over Brush Creek built?

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

What condition is Duncanroad CR12 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Duncanroad CR12 over Brush Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Duncanroad CR12 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Duncanroad CR12 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.