US Bridges

Eastern Valley RD over Cooley Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 2.7 MI NE of JCT Ala 216 · Structure no. 020346

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastern Valley RD over Cooley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Eastern Valley RD over Cooley Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEastern Valley RD
CrossesCooley Creek
Location2.7 MI NE of JCT Ala 216
RouteCounty Highway 390
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.26684, -87.06639
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2010)
Projected traffic800 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$924,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastern Valley RD over Cooley Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastern Valley RD over Cooley 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 2023.

How much traffic does Eastern Valley RD over Cooley Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Eastern Valley RD over Cooley Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Eastern Valley RD over Cooley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.