US Bridges

County Road 78 over Rock Creek

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Winston County, Alabama · Jr. Peak Road???????????? · Structure no. 018826

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 78 over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 78 over Rock Creek in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2032. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 78
CrossesRock Creek
LocationJr. Peak Road????????????
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyWinston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.18303, -87.41322
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2004)
Projected traffic44 by 2032
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$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 78 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 78 over Rock 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 78 over Rock Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is County Road 78 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 78 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.