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County Road 63 over King Creek

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-15 T-4-N R-25-E · Structure no. 007073

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,298
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 63 over King Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 63 over King Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,298 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,929 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 63
CrossesKing Creek
LocationSEC-15 T-4-N R-25-E
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.32561, -85.52814
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,298 (2004)
Projected traffic1,929 by 2034
Trucks9%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$360,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 63 over King Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 63 over King 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 63 over King Creek carry?

About 1,298 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 63 over King Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns County Road 63 over King Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.