US Bridges

Hoyle Bryars RD over Trib of Bushy Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 1.5 MI North of CR 61 · Structure no. 021491

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoyle Bryars RD over Trib of Bushy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hoyle Bryars RD over Trib of Bushy Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 139 vehicles a day, projected to reach 265 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 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
CrossesTrib of Bushy Creek
Location1.5 MI North of CR 61
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.9983, -87.6667
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2023)
Projected traffic265 by 2043
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$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoyle Bryars RD over Trib of Bushy Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoyle Bryars RD over Trib of 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 Trib of Bushy Creek carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Hoyle Bryars RD over Trib of Bushy Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hoyle Bryars RD over Trib of Bushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.