US Bridges

Roaring Road over Roaring Creek

FairPosted for load

Geneva County, Alabama · 5 Miles W of Hartford · Structure no. 012271

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roaring Road over Roaring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roaring Road over Roaring Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoaring Road
CrossesRoaring Creek
Location5 Miles W of Hartford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.12254, -85.7798
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating12.3 US tons
Inventory rating9.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2022)
Projected traffic9 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$187,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roaring Road over Roaring Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Roaring Road over Roaring 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Roaring Road over Roaring Creek carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Roaring Road over Roaring Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Roaring Road over Roaring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.