Mt Hester RD over Buzzard Roost Creek
GoodColbert County, Alabama · Mt Hester Buzzard Roost · Structure no. 019211
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 530
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mt Hester RD over Buzzard Roost Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Hester RD over Buzzard Roost Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mt Hester RD over Buzzard Roost Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mt Hester RD over Buzzard Roost 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Mt Hester RD over Buzzard Roost Creek carry?
About 530 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Mt Hester RD over Buzzard Roost Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Mt Hester RD over Buzzard Roost Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.