US Bridges

Tom Nall Rd. over A Branch Off Bushy Creek

FairPosted for load

Conecuh County, Alabama · 1.75 MI West Lenox · Structure no. 013773

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tom Nall Rd. over A Branch Off Bushy Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tom Nall Rd. over A Branch Off Bushy Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2034. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTom Nall Rd.
CrossesA Branch Off Bushy Creek
Location1.75 MI West Lenox
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.33899, -87.21132
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1995)
Projected traffic87 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$198,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tom Nall Rd. over A Branch Off Bushy Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Tom Nall Rd. over A Branch Off 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Tom Nall Rd. over A Branch Off Bushy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Tom Nall Rd. over A Branch Off Bushy Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Tom Nall Rd. over A Branch Off Bushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.