US Bridges

Kirkland Rd. over Hells Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 1.25 MI SE of Bluff · Structure no. 003775

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirkland Rd. over Hells Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kirkland Rd. over Hells Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKirkland Rd.
CrossesHells Creek
Location1.25 MI SE of Bluff
RouteCounty Highway 107
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.80269, -87.91067
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1996)
Projected traffic70 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$442,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kirkland Rd. over Hells Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirkland Rd. over Hells 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Kirkland Rd. over Hells Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Kirkland Rd. over Hells Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Kirkland Rd. over Hells Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.