US Bridges

CR 23 W.Tolar Rd. over Brush Creek

Good

Perry County, Alabama · 1.75M. West of CR 15 · Structure no. 017568

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
103 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 23 W.Tolar Rd. over Brush Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 23 W.Tolar Rd. over Brush Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 23 W.Tolar Rd.
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1.75M. West of CR 15
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.53372, -87.41362
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2002)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$721,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 23 W.Tolar Rd. over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 23 W.Tolar Rd. over 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 CR 23 W.Tolar Rd. over Brush Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is CR 23 W.Tolar Rd. over Brush Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 23 W.Tolar Rd. over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.