US Bridges

Rocky Ford Rd. over Trib.To Ball Play Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · 0.1 Mile E of Estes RD · Structure no. 005346

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Ford Rd. over Trib.To Ball Play Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rocky Ford Rd. over Trib.To Ball Play 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2034. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Ford Rd.
CrossesTrib.To Ball Play Creek
Location0.1 Mile E of Estes RD
RouteCounty Highway 217
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.01574, -85.75103
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 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 traffic510 (2003)
Projected traffic729 by 2034
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$229,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocky Ford Rd. over Trib.To Ball Play Creek built?

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

What condition is Rocky Ford Rd. over Trib.To Ball Play 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 Trib.To Ball Play Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Ford Rd. over Trib.To Ball Play Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rocky Ford Rd. over Trib.To Ball Play Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.