US Bridges

Northside Road over Binion Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.4 MI E of JCT CO RD 35 · Structure no. 014654

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northside Road over Binion Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Northside Road over Binion Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2034. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorthside Road
CrossesBinion Creek
Location1.4 MI E of JCT CO RD 35
RouteCounty Highway 160
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.45943, -87.70012
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1996)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2034
Trucks5%
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

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 Northside Road over Binion Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northside Road over Binion 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Northside Road over Binion Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Northside Road over Binion Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Northside Road over Binion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.