US Bridges

Rock Creek Parkway over Rock Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · .2 MI W. of Clubhouse Dr. · Structure no. 019810

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
676
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Creek Parkway over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rock Creek Parkway over Rock Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 676 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 912 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRock Creek Parkway
CrossesRock Creek
Location.2 MI W. of Clubhouse Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.56828, -87.89231
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic676 (2024)
Projected traffic912 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$867,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rock Creek Parkway over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Creek Parkway over Rock 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rock Creek Parkway over Rock Creek carry?

About 676 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rock Creek Parkway over Rock Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Creek Parkway over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.