US Bridges

Brownville Pike RD over Rel 5 Br for Sipsey Riv

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.72 MI E JCT Boyd Rd. · Structure no. 018307

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownville Pike RD over Rel 5 Br for Sipsey Riv is a concrete channel beam carrying Brownville Pike RD over Rel 5 Br for Sipsey Riv in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 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 50 by 2039. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesBrownville Pike RD
CrossesRel 5 Br for Sipsey Riv
Location1.72 MI E JCT Boyd Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 90
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.38986, -87.75894
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brownville Pike RD over Rel 5 Br for Sipsey Riv built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brownville Pike RD over Rel 5 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 5 Br for Sipsey Riv carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Brownville Pike RD over Rel 5 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 31 ft wide.

Who owns Brownville Pike RD over Rel 5 Br for Sipsey Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.