US Bridges

Jade Point Road over Un-Named Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · Crown Pointe Subdivision · Structure no. 015708

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jade Point Road over Un-Named Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jade Point Road over Un-Named Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2028. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesJade Point Road
CrossesUn-Named Creek
LocationCrown Pointe Subdivision
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.281, -87.52122
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width2 ft (0.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2001)
Projected traffic355 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jade Point Road over Un-Named Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jade Point Road over Un-Named 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Jade Point Road over Un-Named Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jade Point Road over Un-Named Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Jade Point Road over Un-Named Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.