US Bridges

Woods Cove RD over Roseberry Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 2.5 MI N JCT US 72 · Structure no. 004388

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,040
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woods Cove RD over Roseberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Woods Cove RD over Roseberry Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,031 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWoods Cove RD
CrossesRoseberry Creek
Location2.5 MI N JCT US 72
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.65906, -86.04957
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,040 (2024)
Projected traffic3,031 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$497,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woods Cove RD over Roseberry Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woods Cove RD over Roseberry 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Woods Cove RD over Roseberry Creek carry?

About 2,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Woods Cove RD over Roseberry Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Woods Cove RD over Roseberry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.