US Bridges

Rocky Ford Rd. over Tributary to Dry Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · 0.1 MI E Pike Rd. · Structure no. 005345

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Ford Rd. over Tributary to Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rocky Ford Rd. over Tributary to Dry Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 772 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Ford Rd.
CrossesTributary to Dry Creek
Location0.1 MI E Pike Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 217
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.00531, -85.79102
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 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 traffic540 (2000)
Projected traffic772 by 2034
Trucks12%
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

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$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocky Ford Rd. over Tributary to Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Ford Rd. over Tributary to Dry 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rocky Ford Rd. over Tributary to Dry Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Ford Rd. over Tributary to Dry Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rocky Ford Rd. over Tributary to Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.