Watson Bridge RD over Omusse Creek
GoodHouston County, Alabama · Circle to CO RD 55 · Structure no. 017814
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 272 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 603
- 1900 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watson Bridge RD over Omusse Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Watson Bridge RD over Omusse Creek in Houston 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 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.
It carries about 603 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2033. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watson Bridge RD over Omusse Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watson Bridge RD over Omusse 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Watson Bridge RD over Omusse Creek carry?
About 603 vehicles per day (1900 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Watson Bridge RD over Omusse Creek?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Watson Bridge RD over Omusse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.