Clements Road over Cottondale Creek
GoodTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.8 MI SE JCT US 11 · Structure no. 016414
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clements Road over Cottondale Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Clements Road over Cottondale 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Clements Road over Cottondale Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Clements Road over Cottondale 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Clements Road over Cottondale Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Clements Road over Cottondale Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns Clements Road over Cottondale Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.