US Bridges

Tabor Rd. over Ut to Black Creek

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · Tabor @ Antioch · Structure no. 005678

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,085
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tabor Rd. over Ut to Black Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tabor Rd. over Ut to Black Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,085 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,085 by 2034. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTabor Rd.
CrossesUt to Black Creek
LocationTabor @ Antioch
RouteCounty Highway 293
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.17922, -85.87181
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,085 (2003)
Projected traffic1,085 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$581,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tabor Rd. over Ut to Black Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tabor Rd. over Ut to Black 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Tabor Rd. over Ut to Black Creek carry?

About 1,085 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tabor Rd. over Ut to Black Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Tabor Rd. over Ut to Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.