US Bridges

Al 215 over Cribbs Mill Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · JCT Jug Factory RD · Structure no. 014350

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20,557
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 215 over Cribbs Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 215 over Cribbs Mill Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 73 years old, older 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 20,557 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,685 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAl 215
CrossesCribbs Mill Creek
LocationJCT Jug Factory RD
RouteState Highway 215
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.17603, -87.54782
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,557 (2020)
Projected traffic33,685 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 215 over Cribbs Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Al 215 over Cribbs Mill 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Al 215 over Cribbs Mill Creek carry?

About 20,557 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Al 215 over Cribbs Mill Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al 215 over Cribbs Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.