Buster Aplin Road over Clear Creek
GoodPosted for loadCovington County, Alabama · Buster Aplin Road · Structure no. 015338
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buster Aplin Road over Clear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Buster Aplin Road over Clear Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buster Aplin Road over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buster Aplin Road over Clear 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Buster Aplin Road over Clear Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1994 count).
How long is Buster Aplin Road over Clear Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Buster Aplin Road over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.