US Bridges

Foxfire Road over Engine Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 2.8 MI N JCT CO RD 2 · Structure no. 016412

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foxfire Road over Engine Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Foxfire Road over Engine Creek 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFoxfire Road
CrossesEngine Creek
Location2.8 MI N JCT CO RD 2
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.15824, -87.78625
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 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 width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (1995)
Projected traffic60 by 2036
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Foxfire Road over Engine Creek built?

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

What condition is Foxfire Road over Engine Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Foxfire Road over Engine Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Foxfire Road over Engine Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Foxfire Road over Engine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.