US Bridges

Malone Creek Road over Malone Mill Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 6.8 MI Off 82 West · Structure no. 021019

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Malone Creek Road over Malone Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Malone Creek Road over Malone Mill Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2036. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesMalone Creek Road
CrossesMalone Mill Creek
Location6.8 MI Off 82 West
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.19135, -87.82252
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2017)
Projected traffic25 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Malone Creek Road over Malone Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Malone Creek Road over Malone Mill 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Malone Creek Road over Malone Mill Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Malone Creek Road over Malone Mill Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Malone Creek Road over Malone Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.