US Bridges

Albright RD over Cribbs Mill Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · .3 Mi. N. J. Harrison · Structure no. 021592

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albright RD over Cribbs Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Albright RD over Cribbs Mill Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesAlbright RD
CrossesCribbs Mill Creek
Location.3 Mi. N. J. Harrison
RouteCity Street 43
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.17831, -87.52586
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2020)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$359,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Albright RD over Cribbs Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Albright RD over Cribbs 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Albright RD over Cribbs Mill Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Albright RD over Cribbs Mill Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Albright RD over Cribbs Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.