CO RD 3 over Kimble Branch
FairHouston County, Alabama · CO RD 42 to CO RD 26 · Structure no. 009042
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 1992 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 3 over Kimble Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 3 over Kimble Branch in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 6 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 3 over Kimble Branch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 3 over Kimble Branch 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does CO RD 3 over Kimble Branch carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 3 over Kimble Branch?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns CO RD 3 over Kimble Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.