US Bridges

Jones Mill Rd. over Binion Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 2.1 MI SE of JCT CO Rt 35 · Structure no. 015568

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Mill Rd. over Binion Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Jones Mill Rd. over Binion Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesJones Mill Rd.
CrossesBinion Creek
Location2.1 MI SE of JCT CO Rt 35
RouteCounty Highway 173
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.49977, -87.7052
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1997)
Projected traffic75 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Mill Rd. over Binion Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Mill Rd. over Binion Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Jones Mill Rd. over Binion Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Jones Mill Rd. over Binion Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Mill Rd. over Binion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.