US Bridges

Round Hill RD over Bear Creek

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 0.20 MI.E.CO.RT.27 · Structure no. 007572

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Round Hill RD over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Round Hill RD over Bear Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 63 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRound Hill RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.20 MI.E.CO.RT.27
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.93333, -87.685
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1995)
Projected traffic110 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$470,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Round Hill RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Round Hill RD over Bear 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Round Hill RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Round Hill RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Round Hill RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.