US Bridges

Romulus Road over Nubbin Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 14.0 MI NE Green CO Line · Structure no. 004344

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Romulus Road over Nubbin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Romulus Road over Nubbin Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRomulus Road
CrossesNubbin Creek
Location14.0 MI NE Green CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.23972, -87.68564
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2009)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2035
Trucks5%
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$449,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Romulus Road over Nubbin Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Romulus Road over Nubbin 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Romulus Road over Nubbin Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Romulus Road over Nubbin Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Romulus Road over Nubbin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.