US Bridges

Sid Bush RD over Lindsey Creek

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 1.1 MI SE of County 53 · Structure no. 008380

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sid Bush RD over Lindsey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sid Bush RD over Lindsey Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2037. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSid Bush RD
CrossesLindsey Creek
Location1.1 MI SE of County 53
RouteCounty Highway 59
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.84204, -85.42412
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2017)
Projected traffic100 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sid Bush RD over Lindsey Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sid Bush RD over Lindsey 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sid Bush RD over Lindsey Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sid Bush RD over Lindsey Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sid Bush RD over Lindsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.