US Bridges

04 over Rocky Creek Branch

Good

Russell County, Alabama · .7 MI W of Cottonton · Structure no. 015128

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

04 over Rocky Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 04 over Rocky Creek Branch in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 171 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries04
CrossesRocky Creek Branch
Location.7 MI W of Cottonton
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.15182, -85.07279
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width171 ft (52.1 m)
Roadway width170 ft (51.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (1989)
Projected traffic530 by 2028
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 04 over Rocky Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 04 over Rocky Creek 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 04 over Rocky Creek Branch carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is 04 over Rocky Creek Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 171 ft wide.

Who owns 04 over Rocky Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.