US Bridges

Joe Mallisham Pkwy over Tater Hill Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.53 MI N Black Warr Rv · Structure no. 017852

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Mallisham Pkwy over Tater Hill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joe Mallisham Pkwy over Tater Hill Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2034. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesJoe Mallisham Pkwy
CrossesTater Hill Creek
Location0.53 MI N Black Warr Rv
RouteCounty Highway 56
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.20547, -87.62987
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2005)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joe Mallisham Pkwy over Tater Hill Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joe Mallisham Pkwy over Tater Hill 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Joe Mallisham Pkwy over Tater Hill Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Joe Mallisham Pkwy over Tater Hill Creek?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Mallisham Pkwy over Tater Hill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.