US Bridges

Duncanville School over Tadpole Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.45 West of HWY 82 · Structure no. 020152

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
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 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 540 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2036. 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
Coordinates33.09115, -87.46504
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 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 2036
Trucks0%
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 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Duncanville School over Tadpole Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2008 count).

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.