US Bridges

Abernant Loop Rd. over Rockcastle Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.2 MI NW of JCT Ala 216 · Structure no. 014296

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abernant Loop Rd. over Rockcastle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Abernant Loop Rd. over Rockcastle 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2036. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAbernant Loop Rd.
CrossesRockcastle Creek
Location0.2 MI NW of JCT Ala 216
RouteCounty Highway 476
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.29086, -87.1959
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating79.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2002)
Projected traffic650 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Abernant Loop Rd. over Rockcastle Creek built?

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

What condition is Abernant Loop Rd. over Rockcastle 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Abernant Loop Rd. over Rockcastle Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Abernant Loop Rd. over Rockcastle Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Abernant Loop Rd. over Rockcastle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.