US Bridges

Murder Creek Road over Murder Creek

Good

Escambia County, Alabama · .5 MI NE Kirkland · Structure no. 018661

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murder Creek Road over Murder Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Murder Creek Road over Murder Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 271 by 2034. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesMurder Creek Road
CrossesMurder Creek
Location.5 MI NE Kirkland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.19191, -87.02633
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2004)
Projected traffic271 by 2034
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Murder Creek Road over Murder Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murder Creek Road over Murder 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Murder Creek Road over Murder Creek carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Murder Creek Road over Murder Creek?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Murder Creek Road over Murder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.