US Bridges

Kauloosa Ave over Cypress Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.4 MI S I-59 · Structure no. 009635

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
128 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,224
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kauloosa Ave over Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kauloosa Ave over Cypress Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 7,224 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,977 by 2034. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKauloosa Ave
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.4 MI S I-59
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1643, -87.55586
Functional classUrban 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.
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,224 (2001)
Projected traffic11,977 by 2034
Trucks3%
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

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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kauloosa Ave over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kauloosa Ave over Cypress 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 Kauloosa Ave over Cypress Creek carry?

About 7,224 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kauloosa Ave over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Kauloosa Ave over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.