US Bridges

Joe Mallisham Pkwy over Tater Hill Tributary

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.8 MI N Black Warr Rv · Structure no. 017855

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

About this bridge

Joe Mallisham Pkwy over Tater Hill Tributary is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joe Mallisham Pkwy over Tater Hill Tributary 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, projected to reach 2,800 by 2034. The structure is 652 ft (198.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesJoe Mallisham Pkwy
CrossesTater Hill Tributary
Location1.8 MI N Black Warr Rv
RouteCounty Highway 6
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.21822, -87.64207
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length652 ft (198.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2005)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2034
Trucks0%
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$10.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joe Mallisham Pkwy over Tater Hill Tributary built?

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

What condition is Joe Mallisham Pkwy over Tater Hill Tributary 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 Tributary carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Joe Mallisham Pkwy over Tater Hill Tributary?

The structure is 652 ft (198.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Mallisham Pkwy over Tater Hill Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.