US Bridges

Teal Circle over Duck Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · .8 Mi. West Hwy. 69 · Structure no. 017730

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Teal Circle over Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Teal Circle over Duck Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long.

CarriesTeal Circle
CrossesDuck Creek
Location.8 Mi. West Hwy. 69
RouteCounty Highway 300
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.13661, -87.55702
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2018)
Projected traffic800 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$563,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Teal Circle over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Teal Circle over Duck 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 Teal Circle over Duck Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Teal Circle over Duck Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.4 m).

Who owns Teal Circle over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.