Hugh R. Thomas Bridge, Tuscaloosa

Name: Hugh R. Thomas Bridge
Address: Wallace Blvd, Tuscaloosa, 35401, United States

#14 among attractions in Tuscaloosa

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The Hugh Rowe Thomas Bridge is a six-lane, girder bridge spanning the Black Warrior River along U.S. Route 43 and Alabama State Route 69, connecting downtown Tuscaloosa and Northport in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, that opened in 1974. The bridge is split in Tuscaloosa to accommodate two major, one-way thoroughfares, before joining together heading towards Northport. It replaced a lift bridge that was built in 1922 and demolished in 1973. ()

Opened: 1974 (50 years ago)Coordinates: 33°12'52"N, 87°34'26"W

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Wallace BlvdTuscaloosa 35401 United States

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Hugh R. Thomas Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Downtown Tuscaloosa Historic District, Bama Theatre, Battle–Friedman House, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater.

0.5 miSE
Park, Victorian architecture, Neoclassical architecture
Downtown Tuscaloosa Historic District, Tuscaloosa
14 min walk • The Downtown Tuscaloosa Historic District is a historic district which was first listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. The listing included 50 contributing buildings on 27 acres, including the historic city hall of Tuscaloosa.
0.5 miSE
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Music venue
Bama Theatre, Tuscaloosa
14 min walk • The Bama Theatre is a historic theatre in Tuscaloosa, Alabama that currently serves as the city's performing arts center. Its modern redevelopment is the result of cooperation between the Arts Council of Tuscaloosa and the Tuscaloosa County Parks and Recreation Authority.
0.8 miSE
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Battle–Friedman House, Tuscaloosa
21 min walk • The Battle–Friedman House is an antebellum town home located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The house was built in 1835 by Alfred Battle and his wife, Millicent Battle. The house's grounds include the only remaining documented antebellum garden in the state. The house itself is noted...
~930 ftS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, Tuscaloosa
5 min walk • The Tuscaloosa Amphitheater is an outdoor amphitheater in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA that is used primarily for music performances. It has a seating capacity of 7,470. The amphitheater is located on Jack Warner Parkway, just beside the Hugh R.
0.6 miE
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Queen City Pool and Pool House, Tuscaloosa
16 min walk • The Queen City Pool and Pool House, also known as the Queen City Pool, is a historic bathhouse and swimming pool located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States.
1 miSE
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Jemison–Van de Graaff Mansion, Tuscaloosa
26 min walk • The Jemison–Van de Graaff Mansion, also known as the Jemison–Van de Graaf–Burchfield House, is a historic house in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States. The structure remained a private residence until 1955, when it served first as a library, then publishing house offices, and lastly as a historic house museum.
0.7 miSE
Greek Revival architecture
United States Federal Building and Courthouse, Tuscaloosa
18 min walk • The Tuscaloosa Federal Building and Courthouse is a building in downtown Tuscaloosa, Alabama that houses the United States District Court, United States Bankruptcy Court, the U.S.
1 miE
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Caplewood Drive Historic District, Tuscaloosa
26 min walk • Caplewood Drive Historic District, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a residential historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. It included 37 contributing buildings out of a total of about 45 buildings, on 11 acres.
0.9 miE
Park, Colonial revival architecture
Audubon Place Historic District, Tuscaloosa
24 min walk • The Audubon Place Historic District, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a 5.4 acres historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. It includes all 37 homes on Audubon Place, a curved cul-de-sac street entered off University Blvd. in Tuscaloosa...
0.5 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Christ Episcopal Church, Tuscaloosa
14 min walk • Christ Episcopal Church is a historic church building in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It was organized on January 7, 1828, by thirteen men who elected the first vestry that night.
0.9 miE
Park, Tudor Revival architecture, Colonial revival architecture
Pinehurst Historic District, Tuscaloosa
24 min walk • The Pinehurst Historic District in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is a residential historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. The listing included 17 contributing buildings and nine non-contributing ones.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hugh R. Thomas Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, Tuscaloosa (5 min walk), Kentuck Art Center, Northport (10 min walk), Northport Historic District, Northport (11 min walk), Tavern Place, Tuscaloosa (11 min walk).

How to get to Hugh R. Thomas Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hugh R. Thomas Bridge:

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Tuscaloosa Trolley (15 min walk)