US Bridges

CO RD 395 over Kirby Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Jackson County, Alabama · 1.35 W FAS 02 · Structure no. 001046

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
145
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 395 over Kirby Creek is a concrete slab carrying CO RD 395 over Kirby Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 395
CrossesKirby Creek
Location1.35 W FAS 02
RouteCounty Highway 395
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.58295, -85.93542
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (1990)
Projected traffic182 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$328,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 395 over Kirby Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 395 over Kirby 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does CO RD 395 over Kirby Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 395 over Kirby Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 395 over Kirby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.