US Bridges

Tutwiler Road over Little Indian Creek

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · 3 Mile E HWY 69 · Structure no. 002235

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tutwiler Road over Little Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Tutwiler Road over Little Indian Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesTutwiler Road
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location3 Mile E HWY 69
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.78333, -87.36667
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (1991)
Projected traffic790 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$294,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tutwiler Road over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tutwiler Road over Little Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Tutwiler Road over Little Indian Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Tutwiler Road over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Tutwiler Road over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.