US Bridges

Omussee RD over Omussee Creek

Good

Houston County, Alabama · Cowarts to US 431 · Structure no. 018266

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,104
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Omussee RD over Omussee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Omussee RD over Omussee Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,104 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,312 by 2034. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOmussee RD
CrossesOmussee Creek
LocationCowarts to US 431
RouteCounty Highway 51
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.25879, -85.33222
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,104 (2005)
Projected traffic3,312 by 2034
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Omussee RD over Omussee Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Omussee RD over Omussee 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Omussee RD over Omussee Creek carry?

About 1,104 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Omussee RD over Omussee Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Omussee RD over Omussee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.