US Bridges

C.R. 50 over Rogers Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · .6M East CO RT#1 · Structure no. 007418

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
125
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 50 over Rogers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying C.R. 50 over Rogers Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 50
CrossesRogers Creek
Location.6M East CO RT#1
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.34, -87.435
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating82.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (1993)
Projected traffic140 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$651,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 50 over Rogers Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 50 over Rogers 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 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 50 over Rogers Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 50 over Rogers Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 50 over Rogers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.