US Bridges

Sylvan Loop Road over Phillips Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.2 MI NE of JCT US No 11 · Structure no. 000964

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sylvan Loop Road over Phillips Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sylvan Loop Road over Phillips Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSylvan Loop Road
CrossesPhillips Creek
Location0.2 MI NE of JCT US No 11
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.05253, -87.74301
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic50 (1997)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$232,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sylvan Loop Road over Phillips Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sylvan Loop Road over Phillips 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sylvan Loop Road over Phillips Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Sylvan Loop Road over Phillips Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sylvan Loop Road over Phillips Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.