US Bridges

Brownville Pike over Rel 1 Br for Sipsey Riv

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.6 Mi. NE Jct. Boyd Road · Structure no. 018306

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownville Pike over Rel 1 Br for Sipsey Riv is a concrete channel beam carrying Brownville Pike over Rel 1 Br for Sipsey Riv in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2035. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesBrownville Pike
CrossesRel 1 Br for Sipsey Riv
Location0.6 Mi. NE Jct. Boyd Road
RouteCounty Highway 90
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.39118, -87.77539
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2005)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$897,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brownville Pike over Rel 1 Br for Sipsey Riv built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brownville Pike over Rel 1 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Brownville Pike over Rel 1 Br for Sipsey Riv carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Brownville Pike over Rel 1 Br for Sipsey Riv?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Brownville Pike over Rel 1 Br for Sipsey Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.