US Bridges

CO RD 01 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Washington County, Alabama · 0.4MI W US 45 · Structure no. 016994

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 01 over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 01 over Brushy Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 01
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location0.4MI W US 45
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyWashington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.34108, -88.42052
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 inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 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 traffic450 (1997)
Projected traffic450 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$403,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 01 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 01 over Brushy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 01 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 01 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 01 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.