US Bridges

Red Rock Road over Campbell Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1.5 MI E River Road · Structure no. 012240

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
103
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Rock Road over Campbell Creek is a steel culvert carrying Red Rock Road over Campbell Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Rock Road
CrossesCampbell Creek
Location1.5 MI E River Road
RouteCounty Highway 853
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.72767, -86.97009
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating92.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$745,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Rock Road over Campbell Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Rock Road over Campbell 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 August 2024.

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

About 103 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Red Rock Road over Campbell Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Red Rock Road over Campbell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.