US Bridges

CR-63 over Rocky Ford Creek

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 0.90 MI E SR-9 · Structure no. 013341

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
318
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-63 over Rocky Ford Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-63 over Rocky Ford Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 318 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 472 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-63
CrossesRocky Ford Creek
Location0.90 MI E SR-9
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.84456, -86.08674
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2021)
Projected traffic472 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$265,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-63 over Rocky Ford Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-63 over Rocky Ford 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR-63 over Rocky Ford Creek carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR-63 over Rocky Ford Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR-63 over Rocky Ford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.