US Bridges

9th Avenue East over Cribbs Mill Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.1 MI S Hargrove RD · Structure no. 015985

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

9th Avenue East over Cribbs Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 9th Avenue East over Cribbs Mill Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Carries9th Avenue East
CrossesCribbs Mill Creek
Location0.1 MI S Hargrove RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.18494, -87.52428
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2001)
Projected traffic89 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$305,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 9th Avenue East over Cribbs Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9th Avenue East over Cribbs Mill 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 9th Avenue East over Cribbs Mill Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is 9th Avenue East over Cribbs Mill Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 9th Avenue East over Cribbs Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.