US Bridges

Kuykendall RD over Wolf Creek

Good

Marshall County, Alabama · Kuykendall Road · Structure no. 019671

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kuykendall RD over Wolf Creek is a steel culvert carrying Kuykendall RD over Wolf Creek in Marshall 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKuykendall RD
CrossesWolf Creek
LocationKuykendall Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.28667, -86.16333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic225 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$296,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kuykendall RD over Wolf Creek built?

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

What condition is Kuykendall RD over Wolf 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Kuykendall RD over Wolf Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kuykendall RD over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Kuykendall RD over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.