US Bridges

Westgate Parkway over Rock Creek

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · 1.6 Mi. N. Jct. US 84 · Structure no. 015158

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
26,565
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westgate Parkway over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westgate Parkway over Rock Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 26,565 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,933 by 2042. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWestgate Parkway
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.6 Mi. N. Jct. US 84
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.25116, -85.43597
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,565 (2003)
Projected traffic50,933 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westgate Parkway over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westgate Parkway over Rock 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Westgate Parkway over Rock Creek carry?

About 26,565 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Westgate Parkway over Rock Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Westgate Parkway over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.