US Bridges

Warrior-Kimberly R over Locust Fork-Warrior R

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1/2 MI E US 31 Warrior · Structure no. 013718

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
557 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
785
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warrior-Kimberly R over Locust Fork-Warrior R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Warrior-Kimberly R over Locust Fork-Warrior R in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 785 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2044. The structure is 557 ft (169.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWarrior-Kimberly R
CrossesLocust Fork-Warrior R
Location1/2 MI E US 31 Warrior
RouteCounty Highway 636
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.80856, -86.8002
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length557 ft (169.7 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic785 (2024)
Projected traffic1,060 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warrior-Kimberly R over Locust Fork-Warrior R built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warrior-Kimberly R over Locust Fork-Warrior R 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Warrior-Kimberly R over Locust Fork-Warrior R carry?

About 785 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Warrior-Kimberly R over Locust Fork-Warrior R?

The structure is 557 ft (169.7 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Warrior-Kimberly R over Locust Fork-Warrior R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.