US Bridges

Riverton Rose TR over Hurd Branch

Good

Colbert County, Alabama · Rrt N of Ocochappo Vlg · Structure no. 001895

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverton Rose TR over Hurd Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Riverton Rose TR over Hurd Branch in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverton Rose TR
CrossesHurd Branch
LocationRrt N of Ocochappo Vlg
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.79917, -88.07825
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating77.7 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 width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2006)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$320,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverton Rose TR over Hurd Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverton Rose TR over Hurd Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Riverton Rose TR over Hurd Branch carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Riverton Rose TR over Hurd Branch?

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

Who owns Riverton Rose TR over Hurd Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.