US Bridges

Mlk Blvd over Two Mile Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · _.2 MI S US 82 · Structure no. 021715

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,250
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mlk Blvd over Two Mile Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mlk Blvd over Two Mile Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesMlk Blvd
CrossesTwo Mile Creek
Location_.2 MI S US 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.23292, -87.56478
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,250 (2010)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2032
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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mlk Blvd over Two Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mlk Blvd over Two Mile 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mlk Blvd over Two Mile Creek carry?

About 8,250 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mlk Blvd over Two Mile Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Mlk Blvd over Two Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.