US Bridges

Tupelo Road over Tarrant Springs Branch

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · Sun Valley and Tupelo RD · Structure no. 020598

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tupelo Road over Tarrant Springs Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Tupelo Road over Tarrant Springs Branch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTupelo Road
CrossesTarrant Springs Branch
LocationSun Valley and Tupelo RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.63997, -86.69982
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$348,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tupelo Road over Tarrant Springs Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tupelo Road over Tarrant Springs Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Tupelo Road over Tarrant Springs Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Tupelo Road over Tarrant Springs Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Tupelo Road over Tarrant Springs Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.