US Bridges

Rock Creek Road over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1.9 MI S Al 269 · Structure no. 003762

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,775
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Creek Road over Rock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rock Creek Road over Rock Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,775 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,525 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRock Creek Road
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.9 MI S Al 269
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.48564, -87.03134
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,775 (2023)
Projected traffic4,525 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rock Creek Road over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Creek Road over Rock 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rock Creek Road over Rock Creek carry?

About 3,775 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rock Creek Road over Rock Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Creek Road over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.