US Bridges

County Road 1 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Washington County, Alabama · 0.2 Miles West US 45 · Structure no. 017515

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1 over Brushy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 1 over Brushy Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 553 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location0.2 Miles West US 45
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyWashington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.34107, -88.41589
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2005)
Projected traffic553 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 1 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.