US Bridges

Rocky Hollow Rd. over Ohatchee Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Rocky Hollow Rd. · Structure no. 010383

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
971
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Hollow Rd. over Ohatchee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Rocky Hollow Rd. over Ohatchee Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 971 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,657 by 2045. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Hollow Rd.
CrossesOhatchee Creek
LocationRocky Hollow Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.90614, -85.85699
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic971 (2018)
Projected traffic1,657 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$777,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocky Hollow Rd. over Ohatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Hollow Rd. over Ohatchee 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Rocky Hollow Rd. over Ohatchee Creek carry?

About 971 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Hollow Rd. over Ohatchee Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Hollow Rd. over Ohatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.