Rockaway Creek RD over Rocky Branch
FairPosted for loadEscambia County, Alabama · 1.36 MI N of Nokomis RD · Structure no. 021479
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 47 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rockaway Creek RD over Rocky Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rockaway Creek RD over Rocky Branch in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 607 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rockaway Creek RD over Rocky Branch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rockaway Creek RD over Rocky Branch 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 Rockaway Creek RD over Rocky Branch carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Rockaway Creek RD over Rocky Branch?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Rockaway Creek RD over Rocky Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.