US Bridges

Sauga. Lake Road over Rocky Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Lee County, Alabama · Opelika · Structure no. 008232

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2010
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sauga. Lake Road over Rocky Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sauga. Lake Road over Rocky Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSauga. Lake Road
CrossesRocky Creek
LocationOpelika
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.6587, -85.4262
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2010
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2010)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$287,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sauga. Lake Road over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sauga. Lake Road over Rocky 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 September 2010.

How much traffic does Sauga. Lake Road over Rocky Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sauga. Lake Road over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sauga. Lake Road over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.