US Bridges

Brownville Pike RD over Rel 4 Br for Sipsey Riv

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.7MI NE of JCT Oj 75 · Structure no. 018302

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownville Pike RD over Rel 4 Br for Sipsey Riv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brownville Pike RD over Rel 4 Br for Sipsey Riv in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2036. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesBrownville Pike RD
CrossesRel 4 Br for Sipsey Riv
Location1.7MI NE of JCT Oj 75
RouteCounty Highway ?????
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.38939, -87.76076
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2007)
Projected traffic100 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brownville Pike RD over Rel 4 Br for Sipsey Riv built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brownville Pike RD over Rel 4 Br for Sipsey Riv 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Brownville Pike RD over Rel 4 Br for Sipsey Riv carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Brownville Pike RD over Rel 4 Br for Sipsey Riv?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Brownville Pike RD over Rel 4 Br for Sipsey Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.