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Old Tuscaloosa over Mill Creek Tributary

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1/4 MI SW Lowetown RD · Structure no. 016681

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,675
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Tuscaloosa over Mill Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old Tuscaloosa over Mill Creek Tributary 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 6,675 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,125 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Tuscaloosa
CrossesMill Creek Tributary
Location1/4 MI SW Lowetown RD
RouteCounty Highway 447
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.29438, -87.0618
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,675 (2023)
Projected traffic9,125 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$662,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Tuscaloosa over Mill Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Tuscaloosa over Mill Creek Tributary 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Old Tuscaloosa over Mill Creek Tributary carry?

About 6,675 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Tuscaloosa over Mill Creek Tributary?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old Tuscaloosa over Mill Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.