US Bridges

Wesley Chapel Rd. over Grant Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.1 MI NW of JCT US No 11 · Structure no. 006563

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wesley Chapel Rd. over Grant Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Wesley Chapel Rd. over Grant Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2039. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWesley Chapel Rd.
CrossesGrant Creek
Location1.1 MI NW of JCT US No 11
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.09328, -87.70825
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic600 by 2039
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$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wesley Chapel Rd. over Grant Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wesley Chapel Rd. over Grant Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Wesley Chapel Rd. over Grant Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Wesley Chapel Rd. over Grant Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wesley Chapel Rd. over Grant Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.