US Bridges

Riverton Rose TR over Colbert Creek

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · Rrt @ Lane Springs · Structure no. 010912

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverton Rose TR over Colbert Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Riverton Rose TR over Colbert Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 255 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverton Rose TR
CrossesColbert Creek
LocationRrt @ Lane Springs
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.83312, -87.98039
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2010)
Projected traffic255 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$374,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverton Rose TR over Colbert Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverton Rose TR over Colbert 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Riverton Rose TR over Colbert Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Riverton Rose TR over Colbert Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Riverton Rose TR over Colbert Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.