US Bridges

Bunker Street over Brushy Creek

Poor

Washington County, Alabama · 0.3 MI W US45-YELLOWPINE · Structure no. 020218

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bunker Street over Brushy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bunker Street over Brushy Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesBunker Street
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location0.3 MI W US45-YELLOWPINE
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.40571, -88.43668
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic62 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$564,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bunker Street over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bunker Street over Brushy Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Bunker Street over Brushy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Bunker Street over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bunker Street over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.