US Bridges

Cr. 28 over Rocky Creek

Good

Butler County, Alabama · 1.0 Mi. W. Bolling · Structure no. 013005

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 28 over Rocky Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cr. 28 over Rocky Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 99 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCr. 28
CrossesRocky Creek
Location1.0 Mi. W. Bolling
RouteCounty Highway 28
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.72453, -86.71629
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2018)
Projected traffic240 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 28 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 28 over Rocky Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Cr. 28 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 28 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 28 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.