US Bridges

Jim Jones Road over Trib.O Cottondale Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.5 MI E of Buttermilk RD · Structure no. 019387

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jim Jones Road over Trib.O Cottondale Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Jim Jones Road over Trib.O Cottondale Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesJim Jones Road
CrossesTrib.O Cottondale Creek
Location1.5 MI E of Buttermilk RD
RouteCounty Highway 1811
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.14389, -87.42407
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 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 (2019)
Projected traffic600 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Jim Jones Road over Trib.O Cottondale Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jim Jones Road over Trib.O Cottondale 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 2023.

How much traffic does Jim Jones Road over Trib.O Cottondale Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jim Jones Road over Trib.O Cottondale 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 Jim Jones Road over Trib.O Cottondale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.