US Bridges

US72; Ramp B over Roseberry Creek

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · Ramp from SR279 to US 72E · Structure no. 011391

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,207
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US72; Ramp B over Roseberry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US72; Ramp B 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,207 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,290 by 2043. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS72; Ramp B
CrossesRoseberry Creek
LocationRamp from SR279 to US 72E
RouteU.S. Route 72
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.64465, -86.0373
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 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 traffic5,207 (2023)
Projected traffic7,290 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US72; Ramp B over Roseberry Creek built?

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

What condition is US72; Ramp B over Roseberry 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US72; Ramp B over Roseberry Creek carry?

About 5,207 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US72; Ramp B over Roseberry Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US72; Ramp B over Roseberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.