US Bridges

US72; Ramp C over Roseberry Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · Ramp from SR279 to US72 W · Structure no. 011390

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,361
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US72; Ramp C over Roseberry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US72; Ramp C over Roseberry Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 1,361 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,905 by 2043. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS72; Ramp C
CrossesRoseberry Creek
LocationRamp from SR279 to US72 W
RouteU.S. Route 72
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.64626, -86.03972
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,361 (2023)
Projected traffic1,905 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US72; Ramp C over Roseberry Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US72; Ramp C 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 US72; Ramp C over Roseberry Creek carry?

About 1,361 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US72; Ramp C over Roseberry Creek?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US72; Ramp C over Roseberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.