US Bridges

Kinsey RD over Omusse Creek

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · Circle to CO RD 55 · Structure no. 017441

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,503
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kinsey RD over Omusse Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Kinsey RD over Omusse Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 1,503 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKinsey RD
CrossesOmusse Creek
LocationCircle to CO RD 55
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.26768, -85.35211
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,503 (2005)
Projected traffic800 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kinsey RD over Omusse Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kinsey RD over Omusse 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Kinsey RD over Omusse Creek carry?

About 1,503 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kinsey RD over Omusse Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kinsey RD over Omusse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.