CO RD 18 over Kirby Creek
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Alabama · 0.45 MI S JCT SR 71 · Structure no. 011488
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 106
- 1990 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 18 over Kirby Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 18 over Kirby Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 106 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 18 over Kirby Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 18 over Kirby Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does CO RD 18 over Kirby Creek carry?
About 106 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 18 over Kirby Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 18 over Kirby Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.