US Bridges

Tuscaloosa Ave over Town Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · Tuscaloosa Ave * Town Ck · Structure no. 012990

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,788
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuscaloosa Ave over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tuscaloosa Ave over Town Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,788 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,877 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTuscaloosa Ave
CrossesTown Creek
LocationTuscaloosa Ave * Town Ck
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.03333, -86.01667
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,788 (2025)
Projected traffic14,877 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$587,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tuscaloosa Ave over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuscaloosa Ave over Town 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Tuscaloosa Ave over Town Creek carry?

About 10,788 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tuscaloosa Ave over Town Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Tuscaloosa Ave over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.