US Bridges

_bill Lunceford RD over _bulger Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · _.7 MI N of JCT CO RD 12 · Structure no. 021205

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

_bill Lunceford RD over _bulger Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying _bill Lunceford RD over _bulger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2039. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries_bill Lunceford RD
Crosses_bulger Creek
Location_.7 MI N of JCT CO RD 12
RouteCounty Highway 225
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.53977, -87.64138
Functional classRural Local

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 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 (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic190 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was _bill Lunceford RD over _bulger Creek built?

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

What condition is _bill Lunceford RD over _bulger 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 2023.

How much traffic does _bill Lunceford RD over _bulger Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is _bill Lunceford RD over _bulger 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 _bill Lunceford RD over _bulger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.