US Bridges

University Blvd over Kicker Road

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · Alberta City · Structure no. 020371

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,682
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Blvd over Kicker Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying University Blvd over Kicker Road in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 21,682 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,217 by 2034. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 71 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUniversity Blvd
CrossesKicker Road
LocationAlberta City
RouteState Highway 215
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.20617, -87.51208
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,682 (2014)
Projected traffic32,217 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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$5.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was University Blvd over Kicker Road built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is University Blvd over Kicker Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does University Blvd over Kicker Road carry?

About 21,682 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is University Blvd over Kicker Road?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns University Blvd over Kicker Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.