US Bridges

Cypress Creek Road over Grant Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 3.0 Mi. SE of Jct. US 11 · Structure no. 017709

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress Creek Road over Grant Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cypress Creek Road over Grant Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 67 years old, older 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCypress Creek Road
CrossesGrant Creek
Location3.0 Mi. SE of Jct. US 11
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.06511, -87.67569
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 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 traffic70 (1998)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$897,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cypress Creek Road over Grant Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Cypress Creek Road over Grant 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cypress Creek Road over Grant Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Cypress Creek Road over Grant Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cypress Creek Road over Grant Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.