US Bridges

Brickyard Rd. over Creek

FairPosted for load

Talladega County, Alabama · 0.2 Miles Sth. HWY 148 · Structure no. 017601

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brickyard Rd. over Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Brickyard Rd. over Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 328 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBrickyard Rd.
CrossesCreek
Location0.2 Miles Sth. HWY 148
RouteCounty Highway 127
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.16584, -86.20305
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating8.8 US tons
Inventory rating6.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2018)
Projected traffic328 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$143,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brickyard Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brickyard Rd. over 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 2024.

How much traffic does Brickyard Rd. over Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Brickyard Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Brickyard Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.