US Bridges

Old Larkinsville over Roseberry Bottoms

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Alabama · 2.2 MI E of SR 79 · Structure no. 021596

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Larkinsville over Roseberry Bottoms is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Larkinsville over Roseberry Bottoms in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 920 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,367 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Larkinsville
CrossesRoseberry Bottoms
Location2.2 MI E of SR 79
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.68638, -86.07517
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2024)
Projected traffic1,367 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$432,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Larkinsville over Roseberry Bottoms built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Larkinsville over Roseberry Bottoms 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Old Larkinsville over Roseberry Bottoms carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Larkinsville over Roseberry Bottoms?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Old Larkinsville over Roseberry Bottoms?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.