Cooleytown Rd. over Bear Creek
GoodTuscaloosa County, Alabama · .05 Mi. South of Hwy. 82 · Structure no. 017594
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 1999 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cooleytown Rd. over Bear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cooleytown Rd. over Bear Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cooleytown Rd. over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cooleytown Rd. over Bear 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Cooleytown Rd. over Bear Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (1999 count).
How long is Cooleytown Rd. over Bear Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Cooleytown Rd. over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.