US Bridges

Maud RD over Rock Creek

Good

Colbert County, Alabama · Rock Creek Maud RD · Structure no. 020322

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maud RD over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maud RD over Rock Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesMaud RD
CrossesRock Creek
LocationRock Creek Maud RD
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.63172, -88.0911
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2011)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks5%
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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maud RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maud RD over Rock Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Maud RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Maud RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Maud RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.