US Bridges

Rabbittown Rd. over Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Rabbittown Rd. · Structure no. 008010

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
877
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rabbittown Rd. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rabbittown Rd. over Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 877 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,439 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesRabbittown Rd.
CrossesCreek
LocationRabbittown Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.82887, -85.62773
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic877 (2019)
Projected traffic1,439 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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$347,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rabbittown Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rabbittown Rd. over 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 Rabbittown Rd. over Creek carry?

About 877 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rabbittown Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Rabbittown Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.