US Bridges

Gravel Road over Bush Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 2 Miles West JCT 241 · Structure no. 015363

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gravel Road over Bush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gravel Road over Bush Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 226 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGravel Road
CrossesBush Creek
Location2 Miles West JCT 241
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.26358, -87.76419
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic125 (2005)
Projected traffic226 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$525,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gravel Road over Bush Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gravel Road over Bush Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Gravel Road over Bush Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gravel Road over Bush Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Gravel Road over Bush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.