US Bridges

Rose Blvd over Carroll Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · .5 Mi. West Al. Hwy. 43 · Structure no. 017854

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rose Blvd over Carroll Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rose Blvd over Carroll 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2032. The structure is 302 ft (91.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRose Blvd
CrossesCarroll Creek
Location.5 Mi. West Al. Hwy. 43
RouteCounty Highway 56
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.30357, -87.61237
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (91.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2010)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$5.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rose Blvd over Carroll Creek built?

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

What condition is Rose Blvd over Carroll 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 Rose Blvd over Carroll Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rose Blvd over Carroll Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (91.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Rose Blvd over Carroll Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.