US Bridges

Hoyle Bryars Rd. over Bushy Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · _0.8 Miles W. of C.R. 61 · Structure no. 021490

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
144
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoyle Bryars Rd. over Bushy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hoyle Bryars Rd. over Bushy Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 144 vehicles a day, projected to reach 219 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesHoyle Bryars Rd.
CrossesBushy Creek
Location_0.8 Miles W. of C.R. 61
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.9974, -87.6534
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2020)
Projected traffic219 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Hoyle Bryars Rd. over Bushy Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoyle Bryars Rd. 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hoyle Bryars Rd. over Bushy Creek carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hoyle Bryars Rd. over Bushy Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hoyle Bryars Rd. over Bushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.