US Bridges

CO Rt 73 over Bushy Creek

Good

Conecuh County, Alabama · 3 Mi. S.E. Repton · Structure no. 006664

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 73 over Bushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 73 over Bushy Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 441 by 2034. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO Rt 73
CrossesBushy Creek
Location3 Mi. S.E. Repton
RouteCounty Highway 73
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.39061, -87.20044
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (1995)
Projected traffic441 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$276,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 73 over Bushy Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 73 over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO Rt 73 over Bushy Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 73 over Bushy Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 73 over Bushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.