US Bridges

Al 35 over Kirby Creek

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 2MILESNORTHOFDELAKBCOLINE · Structure no. 018129

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
505 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,257
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 35 over Kirby Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 35 over Kirby Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,257 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,599 by 2041. The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAl 35
CrossesKirby Creek
Location2MILESNORTHOFDELAKBCOLINE
RouteState Highway 35
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.55991, -85.94457
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length505 ft (153.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,257 (2021)
Projected traffic11,599 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 35 over Kirby Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 35 over Kirby Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Al 35 over Kirby Creek carry?

About 8,257 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Al 35 over Kirby Creek?

The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Al 35 over Kirby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.