Browns Bridge RD over Lost Creek
PoorClosed to trafficWalker County, Alabama · 2 Miles W Parrish · Structure no. 011168
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2018
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 154 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Browns Bridge RD over Lost Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Browns Bridge RD over Lost Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2031. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Browns Bridge RD over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Browns Bridge RD over Lost Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2018.
How much traffic does Browns Bridge RD over Lost Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Browns Bridge RD over Lost Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Browns Bridge RD over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.