US Bridges

Bushy Branch Rd. over No Name Creek

PoorPosted for load

Covington County, Alabama · Bushy Branch Road · Structure no. 020068

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bushy Branch Rd. over No Name Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bushy Branch Rd. over No Name Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2029. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBushy Branch Rd.
CrossesNo Name Creek
LocationBushy Branch Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.37959, -86.19567
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating23.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2008)
Projected traffic37 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$147,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bushy Branch Rd. over No Name Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bushy Branch Rd. over No Name Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Bushy Branch Rd. over No Name Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Bushy Branch Rd. over No Name Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bushy Branch Rd. over No Name Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.