Old Tuscaloosa HWY over Cooley Creek
FairJefferson County, Alabama · .12 MI S Tingle Sprgs RD · Structure no. 015787
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,855
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Tuscaloosa HWY over Cooley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old Tuscaloosa HWY over Cooley Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 3,855 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,375 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Tuscaloosa HWY over Cooley Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Tuscaloosa HWY over Cooley 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Old Tuscaloosa HWY over Cooley Creek carry?
About 3,855 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Old Tuscaloosa HWY over Cooley Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Old Tuscaloosa HWY over Cooley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.