US Bridges

Denton RD over Rock Creek

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Houston County, Alabama · Denton RD · Structure no. 020825

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,457
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denton RD over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Denton RD over Rock Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,457 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,538 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDenton RD
CrossesRock Creek
LocationDenton RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.26194, -85.41194
Functional classUrban 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,457 (2015)
Projected traffic15,538 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Denton RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denton RD over Rock 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 2023.

How much traffic does Denton RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 10,457 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Denton RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Denton RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.