US Bridges

Harvey Hicks RD over Rocky Creek

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Houston County, Alabama · CO RD 69 to CO RD 77 · Structure no. 018055

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
1900 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvey Hicks RD over Rocky Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Harvey Hicks RD over Rocky 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 141 by 2033. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHarvey Hicks RD
CrossesRocky Creek
LocationCO RD 69 to CO RD 77
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.14439, -85.20043
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 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 traffic90 (1900)
Projected traffic141 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$601,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harvey Hicks RD over Rocky Creek built?

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

What condition is Harvey Hicks RD over Rocky 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Harvey Hicks RD over Rocky Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1900 count).

How long is Harvey Hicks RD over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Harvey Hicks RD over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.