US Bridges

_spane Dr. over _yellow Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · Off Watermelon RD · Structure no. 021304

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

_spane Dr. over _yellow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying _spane Dr. over _yellow 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2024. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Carries_spane Dr.
Crosses_yellow Creek
LocationOff Watermelon RD
RouteCounty Highway 928
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3438, -87.4843
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic15 by 2024
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$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was _spane Dr. over _yellow Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is _spane Dr. over _yellow 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does _spane Dr. over _yellow Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is _spane Dr. over _yellow Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns _spane Dr. over _yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.