US Bridges

Brookwood Lane over Tater Creek

GoodPosted for load

Talladega County, Alabama · 0.3 Mi.S of Int.Cheaha RD · Structure no. 021033

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookwood Lane over Tater Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brookwood Lane over Tater Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrookwood Lane
CrossesTater Creek
Location0.3 Mi.S of Int.Cheaha RD
RouteCounty Highway 817
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.48732, -85.94861
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2018)
Projected traffic72 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$204,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brookwood Lane over Tater Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookwood Lane over Tater 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Brookwood Lane over Tater Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Brookwood Lane over Tater Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Brookwood Lane over Tater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.