US Bridges

Housh Chapel Rd. over Musgrove Chapel

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 8 Mi. N of Fayette · Structure no. 020330

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Housh Chapel Rd. over Musgrove Chapel is a steel culvert carrying Housh Chapel Rd. over Musgrove Chapel in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHoush Chapel Rd.
CrossesMusgrove Chapel
Location8 Mi. N of Fayette
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.79516, -87.8005
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2009)
Projected traffic100 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$248,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Housh Chapel Rd. over Musgrove Chapel built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Housh Chapel Rd. over Musgrove Chapel 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Housh Chapel Rd. over Musgrove Chapel carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Housh Chapel Rd. over Musgrove Chapel?

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

Who owns Housh Chapel Rd. over Musgrove Chapel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.