US Bridges

3rd Ave E over Cribbs Mill Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.3 MI N 37th Street E · Structure no. 014888

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,608
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Ave E over Cribbs Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 3rd Ave E over Cribbs Mill Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 4,608 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,603 by 2034. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries3rd Ave E
CrossesCribbs Mill Creek
Location0.3 MI N 37th Street E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.17928, -87.53217
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,608 (2001)
Projected traffic7,603 by 2034
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$255,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd Ave E over Cribbs Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Ave E 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 3rd Ave E over Cribbs Mill Creek carry?

About 4,608 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 3rd Ave E over Cribbs Mill Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd Ave E over Cribbs Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.