CO 83 over Brush Creek
PoorClosed to trafficRussell County, Alabama · 7.8 MI N E Uchee · Structure no. 001632
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2012
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 1980 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 83 over Brush Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying CO 83 over Brush Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2027. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 83 over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 83 over Brush Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2012.
How much traffic does CO 83 over Brush Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (1980 count).
How long is CO 83 over Brush Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns CO 83 over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.