US Bridges

Old Warrior-Kimber over Lick Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1/2 MI NE HWY 31 N · Structure no. 015798

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,625
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Warrior-Kimber over Lick Creek is a steel culvert carrying Old Warrior-Kimber over Lick Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 2,625 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,137 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Warrior-Kimber
CrossesLick Creek
Location1/2 MI NE HWY 31 N
RouteCounty Highway 636
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.77749, -86.80904
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,625 (2024)
Projected traffic3,137 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Warrior-Kimber over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Warrior-Kimber over Lick 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old Warrior-Kimber over Lick Creek carry?

About 2,625 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Warrior-Kimber over Lick Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Old Warrior-Kimber over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.