US Bridges

Riverton Rose TR over Buzzard Roost Creek

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · Buzzard Roost Rose Trail · Structure no. 013557

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
266 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
360
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverton Rose TR over Buzzard Roost Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverton Rose TR over Buzzard Roost Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2041. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverton Rose TR
CrossesBuzzard Roost Creek
LocationBuzzard Roost Rose Trail
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.77336, -88.07862
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (1985)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2041
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverton Rose TR over Buzzard Roost Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverton Rose TR over Buzzard Roost 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Riverton Rose TR over Buzzard Roost Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Riverton Rose TR over Buzzard Roost Creek?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Riverton Rose TR over Buzzard Roost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.