US Bridges

Bradford Blvd. over Cottondale Creek Trib.

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.1 MI E Redbud Lane · Structure no. 015709

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradford Blvd. over Cottondale Creek Trib. is a concrete channel beam carrying Bradford Blvd. over Cottondale Creek Trib. 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2030. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBradford Blvd.
CrossesCottondale Creek Trib.
Location0.1 MI E Redbud Lane
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.15503, -87.45819
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2001)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2030
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$728,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bradford Blvd. over Cottondale Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is Bradford Blvd. over Cottondale Creek Trib. 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 Bradford Blvd. over Cottondale Creek Trib. carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bradford Blvd. over Cottondale Creek Trib.?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bradford Blvd. over Cottondale Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.