US Bridges

Roswell Creek RD over Roswell Creek

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · 1 MI W of Summit · Structure no. 009499

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
193
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roswell Creek RD over Roswell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roswell Creek RD over Roswell Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 77 years old, older 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 193 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoswell Creek RD
CrossesRoswell Creek
Location1 MI W of Summit
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.20774, -86.51328
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating97.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2023)
Projected traffic287 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$210,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roswell Creek RD over Roswell Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Roswell Creek RD over Roswell 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Roswell Creek RD over Roswell Creek carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Roswell Creek RD over Roswell Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Roswell Creek RD over Roswell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.