US Bridges

Riverton Rose TR over Dark Hollow

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · Rrt W of Eagle Point · Structure no. 001174

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverton Rose TR over Dark Hollow is a concrete culvert carrying Riverton Rose TR over Dark Hollow in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverton Rose TR
CrossesDark Hollow
LocationRrt W of Eagle Point
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.88712, -88.07312
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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$208,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverton Rose TR over Dark Hollow built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverton Rose TR over Dark Hollow 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Riverton Rose TR over Dark Hollow carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Riverton Rose TR over Dark Hollow?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Riverton Rose TR over Dark Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.