US Bridges

Union Chapel RD over Two Mile Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.2 MI E JCT Al 69 · Structure no. 014196

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Chapel RD over Two Mile Creek is a steel culvert carrying Union Chapel RD over Two Mile Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,640 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Chapel RD
CrossesTwo Mile Creek
Location0.2 MI E JCT Al 69
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.25763, -87.56762
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2010)
Projected traffic3,640 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$473,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Chapel RD over Two Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Chapel RD over Two Mile 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Union Chapel RD over Two Mile Creek carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union Chapel RD over Two Mile Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Union Chapel RD over Two Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.