US Bridges

Street over Eddin Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · K-Mart Parking Lot Drive · Structure no. 000649

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,808
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Street over Eddin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Street over Eddin Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 5 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 2,808 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,633 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStreet
CrossesEddin Creek
LocationK-Mart Parking Lot Drive
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.16482, -87.54738
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic2,808 (2001)
Projected traffic4,633 by 2034
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$388,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Street over Eddin Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Street over Eddin 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 Street over Eddin Creek carry?

About 2,808 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Street over Eddin Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Street over Eddin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.