US Bridges

Rose Hill Rd. over Hudson Creek

FairPosted for load

Elmore County, Alabama · 700 W of AL143/MAIN ST · Structure no. 013786

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
881
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rose Hill Rd. over Hudson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Rose Hill Rd. over Hudson Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 881 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,394 by 2034. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRose Hill Rd.
CrossesHudson Creek
Location700 W of AL143/MAIN ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.48905, -86.36777
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic881 (2014)
Projected traffic1,394 by 2034
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$374,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rose Hill Rd. over Hudson Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Rose Hill Rd. over Hudson 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rose Hill Rd. over Hudson Creek carry?

About 881 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rose Hill Rd. over Hudson Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rose Hill Rd. over Hudson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.