US Bridges

2nd Ave E over Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.2 MI S Hargrove Rd. · Structure no. 017517

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,912
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Ave E over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 2nd Ave E over Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 57 years old, older 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 3,912 vehicles a day, roughly 88% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,868 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries2nd Ave E
CrossesCreek
Location0.2 MI S Hargrove Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.18547, -87.53453
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 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 width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,912 (2001)
Projected traffic5,868 by 2030
Trucks88%
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$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd Ave E over Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is 2nd Ave E over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 2nd Ave E over Creek carry?

About 3,912 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 88% are trucks.

How long is 2nd Ave E over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Ave E over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.