US Bridges

Bill George Road over Big Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · .10 Mi. from JCT US 82 · Structure no. 019076

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bill George Road over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bill George Road over Big Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2036. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBill George Road
CrossesBig Creek
Location.10 Mi. from JCT US 82
RouteCounty Highway 53
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.24339, -87.67186
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2006)
Projected traffic150 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bill George Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bill George Road over Big 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bill George Road over Big Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Bill George Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bill George Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.