US Bridges

Tabor Rd. over Tributary of Black Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · Tabor @ Shelton RD · Structure no. 005679

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tabor Rd. over Tributary of Black Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tabor Rd. over Tributary of 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2034. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTabor Rd.
CrossesTributary of Black Creek
LocationTabor @ Shelton RD
RouteCounty Highway 293
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.17095, -85.88749
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.5 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 traffic1,200 (2003)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2034
Trucks2%
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$259,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tabor Rd. over Tributary of Black Creek built?

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

What condition is Tabor Rd. over Tributary of Black 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Tabor Rd. over Tributary of Black Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tabor Rd. over Tributary of Black Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Tabor Rd. over Tributary of Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.