US Bridges

Greasy Cove Road over Rock Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 0.5MI W Rock CR RD @ Oden · Structure no. 020393

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greasy Cove Road over Rock Creek is a steel culvert carrying Greasy Cove Road over Rock Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGreasy Cove Road
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.5MI W Rock CR RD @ Oden
RouteCounty Highway 1311
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.37319, -86.69138
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic91 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$342,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greasy Cove Road over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greasy Cove Road 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 January 2024.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Greasy Cove Road over Rock Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.3 m).

Who owns Greasy Cove Road over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.