US Bridges

Tabor Cut-Off Rd. over Black Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · Tabor Cutoff RD · Structure no. 017714

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tabor Cut-Off Rd. over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tabor Cut-Off Rd. over Black Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTabor Cut-Off Rd.
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationTabor Cutoff RD
RouteCounty Highway 318
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.11692, -85.90019
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1991)
Projected traffic125 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$253,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tabor Cut-Off Rd. over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tabor Cut-Off Rd. over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Tabor Cut-Off Rd. over Black Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Tabor Cut-Off Rd. over Black Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Tabor Cut-Off Rd. over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.