US Bridges

Rush Creek-Bridge over Rush Creek

Poor

Winston County, Alabama · Bankhead District · Structure no. 080101000003016

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Rush Creek-Bridge over Rush Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Rush Creek-Bridge over Rush Creek in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRush Creek-Bridge
CrossesRush Creek
LocationBankhead District
RouteFederal Lands Road 245.8
CountyWinston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.27374, -87.25186
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1992)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rush Creek-Bridge over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rush Creek-Bridge over Rush 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Rush Creek-Bridge over Rush Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Rush Creek-Bridge over Rush Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rush Creek-Bridge over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.