US Bridges

Egypt Rd. over Line Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · 0.5 MI W of Rockledge · Structure no. 005935

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Egypt Rd. over Line Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Egypt Rd. over Line Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,296 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesEgypt Rd.
CrossesLine Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Rockledge
RouteCounty Highway 50
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.0954, -86.12301
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2006)
Projected traffic1,296 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$622,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Egypt Rd. over Line Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Egypt 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 Egypt Rd. over Line Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Egypt Rd. over Line Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Egypt Rd. over Line Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.