US Bridges

Boyd Road over Cotton Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 2.4 MI N Int Bville Pike · Structure no. 018040

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boyd Road over Cotton Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Boyd Road over Cotton Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesBoyd Road
CrossesCotton Creek
Location2.4 MI N Int Bville Pike
RouteCounty Highway 75
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.42233, -87.78687
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic130 (1998)
Projected traffic150 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boyd Road over Cotton Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boyd Road over Cotton 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Boyd Road over Cotton Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Boyd Road over Cotton Creek?

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

Who owns Boyd Road over Cotton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.