US Bridges

County Road 59 over Kirby Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.2 MI E CO RD 16 · Structure no. 019497

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
Daily traffic
183
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 59 over Kirby Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 59 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 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 183 vehicles a day, projected to reach 255 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 59
CrossesKirby Creek
Location0.2 MI E CO RD 16
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.60441, -85.87566
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2002)
Projected traffic255 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$232,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 59 over Kirby Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 59 over Kirby Creek carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is County Road 59 over Kirby Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 59 over Kirby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.