US Bridges

Brushy Creek-Bridg over Brushy Creek

Fair

Winston County, Alabama · Bankhead District · Structure no. 080101000003015

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Brushy Creek-Bridg over Brushy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brushy Creek-Bridg over Brushy Creek in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBrushy Creek-Bridg
CrossesBrushy Creek
LocationBankhead District
RouteFederal Lands Road 245.4
CountyWinston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.29866, -87.26911
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1992)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brushy Creek-Bridg over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brushy Creek-Bridg over Brushy Creek 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Brushy Creek-Bridg over Brushy Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Brushy Creek-Bridg over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Brushy Creek-Bridg over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.