US Bridges

Tuscaloosa Avenue over Black Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · Tuscaloosa Ave/Blk Crk · Structure no. 020797

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuscaloosa Avenue over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tuscaloosa Avenue over Black Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesTuscaloosa Avenue
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationTuscaloosa Ave/Blk Crk
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.02833, -86.01833
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating69.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$790,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tuscaloosa Avenue over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuscaloosa Avenue 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Tuscaloosa Avenue over Black Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Tuscaloosa Avenue over Black Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Tuscaloosa Avenue over Black Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.