Dobbs RD over Thorntol Creek
GoodTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 5 MI W of Jet. Co. Rd. 35 · Structure no. 020773
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dobbs RD over Thorntol Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dobbs RD over Thorntol Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2026. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dobbs RD over Thorntol Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dobbs RD over Thorntol 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Dobbs RD over Thorntol Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Dobbs RD over Thorntol Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Dobbs RD over Thorntol Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.