US Bridges

Tabernacle Road over Mud Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 3.6 MI E JCT Al 171 · Structure no. 016416

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tabernacle Road over Mud Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Tabernacle Road over Mud 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesTabernacle Road
CrossesMud Creek
Location3.6 MI E JCT Al 171
RouteCounty Highway 103
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.37358, -87.74703
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 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 traffic30 (1996)
Projected traffic33 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Tabernacle Road over Mud Creek built?

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

What condition is Tabernacle Road over Mud 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Tabernacle Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Tabernacle Road over Mud 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 Tabernacle Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.