US Bridges

Rock Springs Rd. over Trib. Ohatchee Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · 6 MI NE Ohatchee · Structure no. 021372

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
164
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Springs Rd. over Trib. Ohatchee Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rock Springs Rd. over Trib. Ohatchee Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 164 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesRock Springs Rd.
CrossesTrib. Ohatchee Creek
Location6 MI NE Ohatchee
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2007)
Projected traffic335 by 2043
Trucks2%
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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rock Springs Rd. over Trib. Ohatchee Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Springs Rd. over Trib. Ohatchee 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rock Springs Rd. over Trib. Ohatchee Creek carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rock Springs Rd. over Trib. Ohatchee Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Springs Rd. over Trib. Ohatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.