US Bridges

SR 208 over Rocky Creek

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 0.3 MI E. of Jct. 165 · Structure no. 014285

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 208 over Rocky Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 208 over Rocky Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,981 by 2033. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 208
CrossesRocky Creek
Location0.3 MI E. of Jct. 165
RouteState Highway 208
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.14472, -85.05742
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2013)
Projected traffic1,981 by 2033
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 208 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 208 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 208 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is SR 208 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 208 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.