US Bridges

Hunter Creek Road over Two Mile Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.2 MI W US 82 Bypass · Structure no. 013888

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
88 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,980
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunter Creek Road over Two Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hunter Creek Road over Two Mile Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,980 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHunter Creek Road
CrossesTwo Mile Creek
Location0.2 MI W US 82 Bypass
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.23496, -87.56453
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,980 (2010)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2032
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$891,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hunter Creek Road over Two Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hunter Creek Road over Two Mile 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Hunter Creek Road over Two Mile Creek carry?

About 1,980 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hunter Creek Road over Two Mile Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns Hunter Creek Road over Two Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.