US Bridges

Phillips Drive over Little Hurricane Creek

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Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · .5 MI South HWY 11 Vance · Structure no. 017615

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phillips Drive over Little Hurricane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Phillips Drive over Little Hurricane 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPhillips Drive
CrossesLittle Hurricane Creek
Location.5 MI South HWY 11 Vance
RouteCounty Highway 373
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.16862, -87.27973
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 traffic25 (1999)
Projected traffic40 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Phillips Drive over Little Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phillips Drive over Little Hurricane 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Phillips Drive over Little Hurricane Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is Phillips Drive over Little Hurricane 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 Phillips Drive over Little Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.