US Bridges

SR 35 over Roseberry Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · W City Limits Scottsboro · Structure no. 010450

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,951
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over Roseberry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 35 over Roseberry Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 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 9,951 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,931 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 35
CrossesRoseberry Creek
LocationW City Limits Scottsboro
RouteState Highway 35
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.67641, -86.06367
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,951 (2021)
Projected traffic13,931 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 35 over Roseberry Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is SR 35 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 35 over Roseberry Creek carry?

About 9,951 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over Roseberry Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 35 over Roseberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.