US Bridges

Rockledge Rd. over Line Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · 200 N of Egypt RD · Structure no. 003789

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,035
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockledge Rd. over Line Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rockledge Rd. over Line Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,035 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRockledge Rd.
CrossesLine Creek
Location200 N of Egypt RD
RouteCounty Highway 52
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.09833, -86.11167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating64.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,035 (2003)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$240,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockledge Rd. over Line Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockledge Rd. over Line Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Rockledge Rd. over Line Creek carry?

About 1,035 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rockledge Rd. over Line Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Rockledge Rd. over Line Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.