US Bridges

Jvc Road over Cottondale Creek Trib.

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.1 MI E JCT #11 · Structure no. 015983

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
873
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jvc Road over Cottondale Creek Trib. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jvc Road over Cottondale Creek Trib. in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 873 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,088 by 2030. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJvc Road
CrossesCottondale Creek Trib.
Location1.1 MI E JCT #11
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.17342, -87.45372
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic873 (2001)
Projected traffic2,088 by 2030
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jvc Road over Cottondale Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jvc Road 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 Jvc Road over Cottondale Creek Trib. carry?

About 873 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Jvc Road over Cottondale Creek Trib.?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Jvc Road over Cottondale Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.