US Bridges

Kirkwood Drive over Willow Creek

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 0.1 M. N. North Street · Structure no. 019867

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirkwood Drive over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kirkwood Drive over Willow Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesKirkwood Drive
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.1 M. N. North Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.85081, -87.89358
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic75 (2009)
Projected traffic130 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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$294,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kirkwood Drive over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirkwood Drive over Willow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Kirkwood Drive over Willow Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Kirkwood Drive over Willow Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Kirkwood Drive over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.