US Bridges

FAS 19 CO RD 50 over Rock Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · 1.2 MI E JCT CO Rt 52 · Structure no. 007048

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
498
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 19 CO RD 50 over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 19 CO RD 50 over Rock Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 498 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFAS 19 CO RD 50
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.2 MI E JCT CO Rt 52
RouteCounty Highway 50
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.40994, -85.87499
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 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 traffic498 (2023)
Projected traffic740 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$372,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 19 CO RD 50 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 19 CO RD 50 over Rock 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 19 CO RD 50 over Rock Creek carry?

About 498 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 19 CO RD 50 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 19 CO RD 50 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.