US Bridges

Brownville Pike RD over Rel 3 Br for Sipsey Riv

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi. East Jct. Boyd RD · Structure no. 018303

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownville Pike RD over Rel 3 Br for Sipsey Riv is a concrete channel beam carrying Brownville Pike RD over Rel 3 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2036. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesBrownville Pike RD
CrossesRel 3 Br for Sipsey Riv
Location1.5 Mi. East Jct. Boyd RD
RouteCounty Highway 90
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.39019, -87.76377
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2006)
Projected traffic150 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brownville Pike RD over Rel 3 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 3 Br for Sipsey Riv 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Brownville Pike RD over Rel 3 Br for Sipsey Riv carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Brownville Pike RD over Rel 3 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 3 Br for Sipsey Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.