US Bridges

Co. Rd. over Bushy Creek

FairPosted for load

Conecuh County, Alabama · 3. MI S. Lenox · Structure no. 012901

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. over Bushy Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. over Bushy Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 56 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2034. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd.
CrossesBushy Creek
Location3. MI S. Lenox
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.29956, -87.18192
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating15.4 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1995)
Projected traffic51 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$277,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. over Bushy Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Co. Rd. over Bushy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. over Bushy Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Co. Rd. over Bushy Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. over Bushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.