US Bridges

Wesson Lake Rd. over Rook Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · 1.4 MI SW of Pleasant Vly · Structure no. 016875

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wesson Lake Rd. over Rook Creek is a steel culvert carrying Wesson Lake Rd. over Rook Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2035. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWesson Lake Rd.
CrossesRook Creek
Location1.4 MI SW of Pleasant Vly
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.96716, -86.13016
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic47 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$295,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wesson Lake Rd. over Rook Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wesson Lake Rd. over Rook 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Wesson Lake Rd. over Rook Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Wesson Lake Rd. over Rook Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wesson Lake Rd. over Rook Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.