Bud Odom Road over Governors Branch
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Alabama · At Branch on Bud Odom RD · Structure no. 017007
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bud Odom Road over Governors Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bud Odom Road over Governors Branch in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bud Odom Road over Governors Branch built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bud Odom Road over Governors Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Bud Odom Road over Governors Branch carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (1997 count).
How long is Bud Odom Road over Governors Branch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Bud Odom Road over Governors Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.