US Bridges

DR M.L.K. Drive over Kings Branch

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Escambia County, Alabama · 500FT N Dacus ST · Structure no. 016723

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,325
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

DR M.L.K. Drive over Kings Branch is a concrete culvert carrying DR M.L.K. Drive over Kings Branch in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,134 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDR M.L.K. Drive
CrossesKings Branch
Location500FT N Dacus ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.12667, -87.05167
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,325 (2019)
Projected traffic4,134 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$476,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was DR M.L.K. Drive over Kings Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is DR M.L.K. Drive over Kings Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does DR M.L.K. Drive over Kings Branch carry?

About 2,325 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is DR M.L.K. Drive over Kings Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns DR M.L.K. Drive over Kings Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.