US Bridges

Rock Springs Road over Jay Bird Creek

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 4.5 M N CO RD 308 · Structure no. 003931

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Springs Road over Jay Bird Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rock Springs Road over Jay Bird Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRock Springs Road
CrossesJay Bird Creek
Location4.5 M N CO RD 308
RouteCounty Highway 396
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.94503, -85.78902
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2025)
Projected traffic465 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$560,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rock Springs Road over Jay Bird Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Springs Road over Jay Bird 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Rock Springs Road over Jay Bird Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rock Springs Road over Jay Bird Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rock Springs Road over Jay Bird Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.