Hugh R. Thomas Bridge, Road bridge in Tuscaloosa, United States.
The Hugh R. Thomas Bridge spans across the Black Warrior River with six lanes, connecting downtown Tuscaloosa with Northport through U.S. Route 43.
The structure replaced a 1922 lift bridge and opened in 1974, named after Alabama State Representative Hugh Rowe Thomas who died in 1967.
The bridge represents a lasting memorial to the Thomas family, with Hugh being the son of University of Alabama football coach Frank Thomas.
The bridge handles approximately 68,400 vehicles daily and splits into two major one-way thoroughfares on the Tuscaloosa side of the river.
The structure features a distinctive split design to accommodate Lurleen Wallace Boulevard North and South before merging toward Northport.
Location: Alabama
Inception: 1974
Official opening: 1974
GPS coordinates: 33.21450,-87.57380
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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