US Bridges

Bud Odom Road over Bates Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Alabama · At Bates CR on Odom RD · Structure no. 017008

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bud Odom Road over Bates Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bud Odom Road over Bates Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

Location

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CarriesBud Odom Road
CrossesBates Creek
LocationAt Bates CR on Odom RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.21912, -88.22802
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.1 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1997)
Projected traffic35 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 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$437,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bud Odom Road over Bates Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bud Odom Road over Bates 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bud Odom Road over Bates Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Bud Odom Road over Bates Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Bud Odom Road over Bates Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.