US Bridges

Tidwell Road over Studhorse Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Alabama · 3 Miles North Hubbertvill · Structure no. 018048

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tidwell Road over Studhorse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tidwell Road over Studhorse Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTidwell Road
CrossesStudhorse Creek
Location3 Miles North Hubbertvill
RouteCounty Highway 153
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.8647, -87.74504
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2001)
Projected traffic35 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$204,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tidwell Road over Studhorse Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tidwell Road over Studhorse 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Tidwell Road over Studhorse Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Tidwell Road over Studhorse Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Tidwell Road over Studhorse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.