US Bridges

SR 279 over Roseberry Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.1 MI S JCT SR279 * US72 · Structure no. 009216

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
163 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,420
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 279 over Roseberry Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 279 over Roseberry Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 89 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 5 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 10,420 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,588 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 279
CrossesRoseberry Creek
Location0.1 MI S JCT SR279 * US72
RouteState Highway 279
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.6451, -86.038
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,420 (2021)
Projected traffic14,588 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 279 over Roseberry Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is SR 279 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 279 over Roseberry Creek carry?

About 10,420 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 279 over Roseberry Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 279 over Roseberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.