US Bridges

Leeth Gap Rd. over Rocky Creek

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · 0.1MI SE of Sandvalley RD · Structure no. 006069

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,080
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leeth Gap Rd. over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Leeth Gap Rd. over Rocky 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 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.

It carries about 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,545 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLeeth Gap Rd.
CrossesRocky Creek
Location0.1MI SE of Sandvalley RD
RouteCounty Highway 337
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.13609, -86.05207
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic1,080 (2003)
Projected traffic1,545 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$419,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leeth Gap Rd. over Rocky Creek built?

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

What condition is Leeth Gap Rd. over Rocky Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Leeth Gap Rd. over Rocky Creek carry?

About 1,080 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Leeth Gap Rd. over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Leeth Gap Rd. over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.