US Bridges

Bud Wood Rd. over Creek

FairPosted for load

Calhoun County, Alabama · 300 from Inter. · Structure no. 016880

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
431
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bud Wood Rd. over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bud Wood Rd. over Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 75 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 431 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 667 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBud Wood Rd.
CrossesCreek
Location300 from Inter.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.6559, -85.89792
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating10.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic431 (2022)
Projected traffic667 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$173,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bud Wood Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Bud Wood Rd. over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Bud Wood Rd. over Creek carry?

About 431 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bud Wood Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Bud Wood Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.