US Bridges

Rocky Mount Ch RD over Dillars Creek

Fair

Barbour County, Alabama · 0.9 MI West of 431JCT 165 · Structure no. 017392

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Mount Ch RD over Dillars Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rocky Mount Ch RD over Dillars Creek in Barbour 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Mount Ch RD
CrossesDillars Creek
Location0.9 MI West of 431JCT 165
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.0011, -85.1278
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2018)
Projected traffic295 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$866,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocky Mount Ch RD over Dillars Creek built?

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

What condition is Rocky Mount Ch RD over Dillars 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rocky Mount Ch RD over Dillars Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Mount Ch RD over Dillars Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Rocky Mount Ch RD over Dillars Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.