US Bridges

Northside Road over Barbee Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 5.0 MI E of JCT CO No 35 · Structure no. 006399

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northside Road over Barbee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Northside Road over Barbee Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2034. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthside Road
CrossesBarbee Creek
Location5.0 MI E of JCT CO No 35
RouteCounty Highway 160
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.46097, -87.64481
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1997)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$656,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northside Road over Barbee Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northside Road over Barbee 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Northside Road over Barbee Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Northside Road over Barbee Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Northside Road over Barbee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.