US Bridges

Oak Bowery Road over Rocky Branch

Good

Lee County, Alabama · Oak Bowery Road · Structure no. 021038

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,150
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Bowery Road over Rocky Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oak Bowery Road over Rocky Branch in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOak Bowery Road
CrossesRocky Branch
LocationOak Bowery Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.66167, -85.39667
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2023)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$575,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Bowery Road over Rocky Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Bowery Road over Rocky Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Oak Bowery Road over Rocky Branch carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oak Bowery Road over Rocky Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Bowery Road over Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.