US Bridges

Tierce Patton Rd. over North River

FairPosted for load

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.4 MI E of JCT US No 43 · Structure no. 010103

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
475 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tierce Patton Rd. over North River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tierce Patton Rd. over North River in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2035. The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesTierce Patton Rd.
CrossesNorth River
Location0.4 MI E of JCT US No 43
RouteCounty Highway 200
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.35545, -87.60488
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length475 ft (144.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2018)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tierce Patton Rd. over North River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tierce Patton Rd. over North River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Tierce Patton Rd. over North River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tierce Patton Rd. over North River?

The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Tierce Patton Rd. over North River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.