US Bridges

Cypress Creek RD over Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 4.6 MI SE of JCT US No 11 · Structure no. 021008

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress Creek RD over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cypress Creek RD over Creek 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2034. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesCypress Creek RD
CrossesCreek
Location4.6 MI SE of JCT US No 11
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.06711, -87.65109
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2014)
Projected traffic20 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cypress Creek RD over Creek built?

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

What condition is Cypress Creek RD over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cypress Creek RD over Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cypress Creek RD over 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 Cypress Creek RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.