US Bridges

Tingle Tangle Road over Shanty Branch

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.3 Mile SW of JCT US #11 · Structure no. 018452

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tingle Tangle Road over Shanty Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Tingle Tangle Road over Shanty Branch in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200,550 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTingle Tangle Road
CrossesShanty Branch
Location1.3 Mile SW of JCT US #11
RouteCounty Highway 382
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.16104, -87.25498
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic200,550 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Tingle Tangle Road over Shanty Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tingle Tangle Road over Shanty Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Tingle Tangle Road over Shanty Branch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Tingle Tangle Road over Shanty Branch?

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 Tingle Tangle Road over Shanty Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.