US Bridges

Tuscaloosa CO 26 over Rum Creek

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Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.5 MI W SR 215 · Structure no. 019895

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,624
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuscaloosa CO 26 over Rum Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Tuscaloosa CO 26 over Rum Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,624 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,416 by 2034. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTuscaloosa CO 26
CrossesRum Creek
Location0.5 MI W SR 215
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.14668, -87.53292
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,624 (2001)
Projected traffic5,416 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$965,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tuscaloosa CO 26 over Rum Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuscaloosa CO 26 over Rum 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Tuscaloosa CO 26 over Rum Creek carry?

About 3,624 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Tuscaloosa CO 26 over Rum Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Tuscaloosa CO 26 over Rum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.