US Bridges

35th Street over Trib. to Moody Swamp

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.5 MI W Kauloosa Ave · Structure no. 016185

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,320
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

35th Street over Trib. to Moody Swamp is a concrete channel beam carrying 35th Street over Trib. to Moody Swamp in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,320 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,895 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries35th Street
CrossesTrib. to Moody Swamp
Location0.5 MI W Kauloosa Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1783, -87.5701
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 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 width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,320 (2001)
Projected traffic11,895 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$569,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 35th Street over Trib. to Moody Swamp built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 35th Street over Trib. to Moody Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does 35th Street over Trib. to Moody Swamp carry?

About 7,320 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 35th Street over Trib. to Moody Swamp?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 35th Street over Trib. to Moody Swamp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.