US Bridges

Pleasant Grove Rd. over Rockcastle Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.9 Mi. N Jct. Al # 216 · Structure no. 017429

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Grove Rd. over Rockcastle Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Pleasant Grove Rd. over Rockcastle Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 37 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Grove Rd.
CrossesRockcastle Creek
Location1.9 Mi. N Jct. Al # 216
RouteCounty Highway 217
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.29942, -87.14814
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1997)
Projected traffic175 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Grove Rd. over Rockcastle Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Pleasant Grove Rd. over Rockcastle 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasant Grove Rd. over Rockcastle Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Pleasant Grove Rd. over Rockcastle Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Grove Rd. over Rockcastle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.