US Bridges

Rock Creek Blvd over Rock Creek

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · 2.5 Mile North U.S.72 · Structure no. 019734

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Creek Blvd over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rock Creek Blvd over Rock Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRock Creek Blvd
CrossesRock Creek
Location2.5 Mile North U.S.72
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.79167, -86.78667
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic550 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$455,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rock Creek Blvd over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Creek Blvd over Rock Creek 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 July 2023.

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

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rock Creek Blvd over Rock Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rock Creek Blvd over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.