US Bridges

Rushing Wood Drive over Un-Named Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · .50 Mile N of US 72 · Structure no. 019783

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rushing Wood Drive over Un-Named Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rushing Wood Drive over Un-Named Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRushing Wood Drive
CrossesUn-Named Creek
Location.50 Mile N of US 72
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.75722, -86.72139
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic77 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rushing Wood Drive over Un-Named Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rushing Wood Drive over Un-Named 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rushing Wood Drive over Un-Named Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Rushing Wood Drive over Un-Named Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Rushing Wood Drive over Un-Named Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.