US Bridges

Duncanville School over Tadpole Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.45 West of HWY 82 · Structure no. 020151

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duncanville School over Tadpole Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Duncanville School over Tadpole Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDuncanville School
CrossesTadpole Creek
Location0.45 West of HWY 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.09129, -87.46531
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 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 width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2008)
Projected traffic600 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Duncanville School over Tadpole Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duncanville School over Tadpole Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Duncanville School over Tadpole Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Duncanville School over Tadpole 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 Duncanville School over Tadpole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.