CO RD 70 over Browns Creek
PoorPosted for loadWinston County, Alabama · 1 MI E JCT CO RD 37 · Structure no. 010600
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1991 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 70 over Browns Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 70 over Browns Creek in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 70 over Browns Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 70 over Browns 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 70 over Browns Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 70 over Browns Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 70 over Browns Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.