Buddy Durham RD over Bear Creek
PoorPosted for loadColbert County, Alabama · Buddy Ferrell Bridge · Structure no. 002248
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 273 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buddy Durham RD over Bear Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Buddy Durham RD over Bear Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2043. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buddy Durham RD over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buddy Durham RD over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Buddy Durham RD over Bear Creek carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Buddy Durham RD over Bear Creek?
The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Buddy Durham RD over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.