US Bridges

Roney RD over Omusse Creek

Good

Houston County, Alabama · US 431 to CO RD 51 · Structure no. 017440

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,557
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roney RD over Omusse Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Roney RD over Omusse Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,557 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,373 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoney RD
CrossesOmusse Creek
LocationUS 431 to CO RD 51
RouteCounty Highway 91
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.27465, -85.36289
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,557 (2005)
Projected traffic1,373 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$806,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roney RD over Omusse Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roney RD over Omusse 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Roney RD over Omusse Creek carry?

About 1,557 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Roney RD over Omusse Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Roney RD over Omusse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.