US Bridges

Creek Church RD over Rockey Creek

Good

Houston County, Alabama · US 84 to Cottonwood · Structure no. 017487

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Church RD over Rockey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Creek Church RD over Rockey Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCreek Church RD
CrossesRockey Creek
LocationUS 84 to Cottonwood
RouteCounty Highway 77
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.13103, -85.18642
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 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 width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1996)
Projected traffic190 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$897,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creek Church RD over Rockey Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek Church RD over Rockey 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Creek Church RD over Rockey Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Creek Church RD over Rockey Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Creek Church RD over Rockey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.