US Bridges

Mitchell Rd. over Bushy Creek Tributary

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Mitchell Rd. · Structure no. 015511

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchell Rd. over Bushy Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Mitchell Rd. over Bushy Creek Tributary in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMitchell Rd.
CrossesBushy Creek Tributary
LocationMitchell Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.6089, -86.30656
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1993)
Projected traffic35 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$297,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mitchell Rd. over Bushy Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mitchell Rd. over Bushy Creek Tributary 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mitchell Rd. over Bushy Creek Tributary carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Mitchell Rd. over Bushy Creek Tributary?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mitchell Rd. over Bushy Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.