US Bridges

King Road over Jones Creek

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · 1/2 MI S of Hendrix · Structure no. 018486

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

King Road over Jones Creek is a concrete culvert carrying King Road over Jones Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKing Road
CrossesJones Creek
Location1/2 MI S of Hendrix
RouteCounty Highway 289
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.03109, -86.4537
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic371 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$483,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was King Road over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is King Road over Jones 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does King Road over Jones Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is King Road over Jones Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns King Road over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.