US Bridges

CR 1162 over Kilpatch Creek

Good

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 1162 · Structure no. 021863

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1162 over Kilpatch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1162 over Kilpatch Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesCR 1162
CrossesKilpatch Creek
LocationCR 1162
RouteCounty Highway 1162
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.19004, -86.89196
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck24 ft (7.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1991)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$431,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1162 over Kilpatch Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1162 over Kilpatch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1162 over Kilpatch Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 1162 over Kilpatch Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1162 over Kilpatch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.