US Bridges

Hosmer RD over Rock Castle Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · _1.0 MI N JCT #216 · Structure no. 021326

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hosmer RD over Rock Castle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hosmer RD over Rock Castle Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHosmer RD
CrossesRock Castle Creek
Location_1.0 MI N JCT #216
RouteCounty Highway 481
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.29069, -87.15484
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2017)
Projected traffic141 by 2037
Trucks3%
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$589,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hosmer RD over Rock Castle Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hosmer RD over Rock Castle Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hosmer RD over Rock Castle Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hosmer RD over Rock Castle Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Hosmer RD over Rock Castle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.