US Bridges

Kimbro Rd. over Crooked Run Creek

Fair

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Kimbro Rd. · Structure no. 014796

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kimbro Rd. over Crooked Run Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kimbro Rd. over Crooked Run Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2034. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKimbro Rd.
CrossesCrooked Run Creek
LocationKimbro Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.51379, -86.34903
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2011)
Projected traffic30 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$179,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kimbro Rd. over Crooked Run Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kimbro Rd. over Crooked Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Kimbro Rd. over Crooked Run Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Kimbro Rd. over Crooked Run Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Kimbro Rd. over Crooked Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.