BROWNS FERRY ROAD
Carrying BROWNS FERRY ROAD over BRILEY FORK CREEK
SEC 34 T3S R5W, Limestone, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BROWNS FERRY ROAD
The BROWNS FERRY ROAD bridge in Limestone, Alabama carries BROWNS FERRY ROAD over BRILEY FORK CREEK. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,580 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 65.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BROWNS FERRY ROAD compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1995
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 7.9 m (26 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.1 m (43 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,580 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 016367
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BROWNS FERRY ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare BROWNS FERRY ROAD against other structures in Limestone and across Alabama. Alabama bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BROWNS FERRY ROAD?
BROWNS FERRY ROAD in Limestone, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BROWNS FERRY ROAD inspected?
BROWNS FERRY ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 4,580 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BROWNS FERRY ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BROWNS FERRY ROAD?
BROWNS FERRY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 65.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BROWNS FERRY ROAD?
BROWNS FERRY ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BROWNS FERRY ROAD and does age affect safety?
BROWNS FERRY ROAD was built in 1995, making it 31 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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