US Bridges

CO RD 59 over Kirby Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.45 MI SE JCT SR 71 · Structure no. 002793

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 59 over Kirby Creek is a concrete slab carrying CO RD 59 over Kirby Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 5 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 59
CrossesKirby Creek
Location0.45 MI SE JCT SR 71
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.61834, -85.89097
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (1989)
Projected traffic162 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$342,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 59 over Kirby Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 59 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 59 over Kirby Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 59 over Kirby Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 59 over Kirby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.