US Bridges

Riverton Rose TR over Big Bear Creek Backwater

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · Rrt Ginhouse Hollow · Structure no. 014184

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverton Rose TR over Big Bear Creek Backwater is a concrete channel beam carrying Riverton Rose TR over Big Bear Creek Backwater in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverton Rose TR
CrossesBig Bear Creek Backwater
LocationRrt Ginhouse Hollow
RouteCounty Highway 30001
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.87768, -88.08757
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2006)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverton Rose TR over Big Bear Creek Backwater built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverton Rose TR over Big Bear Creek Backwater 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 Big Bear Creek Backwater carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Riverton Rose TR over Big Bear Creek Backwater?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Riverton Rose TR over Big Bear Creek Backwater?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.