US Bridges

County Highway over Rock Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 1.5MI S Bradley · Structure no. 005557

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
240
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Rock Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2034. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.5MI S Bradley
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.01462, -86.73693
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (1988)
Projected traffic348 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$647,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Rock Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Rock Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.