US Bridges

Riverton Rose TR over Happy Hollow

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · Rrt S of Rose Trail Park · Structure no. 014496

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
302
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverton Rose TR over Happy Hollow is a concrete culvert carrying Riverton Rose TR over Happy Hollow in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 302 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverton Rose TR
CrossesHappy Hollow
LocationRrt S of Rose Trail Park
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.84913, -88.08233
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic302 (2006)
Projected traffic500 by 2042
Trucks20%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$514,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverton Rose TR over Happy Hollow built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverton Rose TR over Happy 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 January 2024.

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

About 302 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Riverton Rose TR over Happy Hollow?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Riverton Rose TR over Happy Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.