US Bridges

Overhill Road over Cypress Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.1 MI S US 11 · Structure no. 012014

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,184
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Overhill Road over Cypress Creek is a steel culvert carrying Overhill Road over Cypress Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,184 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,658 by 2034. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOverhill Road
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.1 MI S US 11
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.16578, -87.53678
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,184 (2001)
Projected traffic3,658 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$309,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Overhill Road over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Overhill Road 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 Overhill Road over Cypress Creek carry?

About 2,184 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Overhill Road over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Overhill Road over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.