US Bridges

Rocky Branch Road over Rocky Branch

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · 0.5 N. Old Kinsey Rd. · Structure no. 012135

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,260
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Branch Road over Rocky Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Rocky Branch Road over Rocky Branch in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,192 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Branch Road
CrossesRocky Branch
Location0.5 N. Old Kinsey Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.26219, -85.37501
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2003)
Projected traffic2,192 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$387,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocky Branch Road over Rocky Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Branch Road over Rocky Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Rocky Branch Road over Rocky Branch carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Branch Road over Rocky Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Branch Road over Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.