US Bridges

Kauloosa Ave over Cribbs Mill Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · Waste Treatment Plant · Structure no. 009636

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
81 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kauloosa Ave over Cribbs Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kauloosa Ave over Cribbs Mill 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 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2034. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKauloosa Ave
CrossesCribbs Mill Creek
LocationWaste Treatment Plant
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1743, -87.56245
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2001)
Projected traffic12,600 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kauloosa Ave over Cribbs Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Kauloosa Ave over Cribbs Mill 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 Cribbs Mill Creek carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kauloosa Ave over Cribbs Mill Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Kauloosa Ave over Cribbs Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.