US Bridges

Tapawingo Road over Turkey Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1/2 MI S Al 75 Pinson · Structure no. 012238

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
86 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,512
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tapawingo Road over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tapawingo Road over Turkey Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,512 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTapawingo Road
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1/2 MI S Al 75 Pinson
RouteCounty Highway 342
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.69962, -86.67328
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,512 (2024)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2044
Trucks1%
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$674,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tapawingo Road over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tapawingo Road over Turkey 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Tapawingo Road over Turkey Creek carry?

About 2,512 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tapawingo Road over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Tapawingo Road over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.