US Bridges

Poole Road over Bunch Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.1 MI E of JCT US No 82 · Structure no. 013797

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poole Road over Bunch Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Poole Road over Bunch Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPoole Road
CrossesBunch Creek
Location0.1 MI E of JCT US No 82
RouteCounty Highway 348
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.07762, -87.4499
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 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 traffic45 (1997)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poole Road over Bunch Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poole Road over Bunch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Poole Road over Bunch Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Poole Road over Bunch Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Poole Road over Bunch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.