US Bridges

Tidwell Rd. over Turkey Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 2.0 Mi. N of Hubertville · Structure no. 015035

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tidwell Rd. over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tidwell Rd. over Turkey Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTidwell Rd.
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location2.0 Mi. N of Hubertville
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.85717, -87.75455
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic53 (1996)
Projected traffic62 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$421,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tidwell Rd. over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tidwell Rd. over Turkey 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Tidwell Rd. over Turkey Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Tidwell Rd. over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Tidwell Rd. over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.