US Bridges

I-359 over Cribbs Mill Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.7 MI N JCT Skyland Blvd · Structure no. 010163

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
58,080
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-359 over Cribbs Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-359 over Cribbs Mill Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 58,080 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,171 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-359
CrossesCribbs Mill Creek
Location0.7 MI N JCT Skyland Blvd
RouteInterstate 359
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1745, -87.55517
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 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 traffic58,080 (2021)
Projected traffic95,171 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-359 over Cribbs Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-359 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-359 over Cribbs Mill Creek carry?

About 58,080 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-359 over Cribbs Mill Creek?

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

Who owns I-359 over Cribbs Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.