US Bridges

Upper Columbus RD over Cleveland Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.1 MI NW of JCT CO 15 · Structure no. 011327

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Columbus RD over Cleveland Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Upper Columbus RD over Cleveland Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUpper Columbus RD
CrossesCleveland Creek
Location1.1 MI NW of JCT CO 15
RouteCounty Highway 83
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3531, -87.80348
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic300 (1996)
Projected traffic400 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Columbus RD over Cleveland Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Columbus RD over Cleveland 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Upper Columbus RD over Cleveland Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Upper Columbus RD over Cleveland Creek?

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

Who owns Upper Columbus RD over Cleveland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.