US Bridges

Dyas Road over Bushy Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.7 Mi. N. of Us. 31 · Structure no. 019281

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
328
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dyas Road over Bushy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dyas Road over Bushy Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 328 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 586 by 2043. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesDyas Road
CrossesBushy Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N. of Us. 31
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.95798, -87.66989
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2023)
Projected traffic586 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dyas Road over Bushy Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dyas Road over Bushy Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Dyas Road over Bushy Creek carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dyas Road over Bushy Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Dyas Road over Bushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.