US Bridges

Kirkland RD over Turkey Creek

Good

Fayette County, Alabama · 2.0 MI SE of Bluff · Structure no. 014996

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirkland RD over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kirkland RD over Turkey Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKirkland RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location2.0 MI SE of Bluff
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.80166, -87.88089
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1996)
Projected traffic52 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$425,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kirkland RD over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirkland RD over Turkey 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Kirkland RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Kirkland RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Kirkland RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.