US Bridges

Rocky Hollow Road over Browns Creek

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · 2 MI N of Brooksville · Structure no. 018298

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
377
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Hollow Road over Browns Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rocky Hollow Road over Browns Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 377 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Hollow Road
CrossesBrowns Creek
Location2 MI N of Brooksville
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.18463, -86.48645
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic377 (2024)
Projected traffic560 by 2044
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$518,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocky Hollow Road over Browns Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Hollow Road over Browns 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rocky Hollow Road over Browns Creek carry?

About 377 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Hollow Road over Browns Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Hollow Road over Browns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.