US Bridges

Rescue Road over Kid Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 2 MI South SR231 · Structure no. 020838

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rescue Road over Kid Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rescue Road over Kid Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 560 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 983 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRescue Road
CrossesKid Creek
Location2 MI South SR231
RouteCounty Highway 1493
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.45265, -86.5741
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2014)
Projected traffic983 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$606,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rescue Road over Kid Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rescue Road over Kid 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rescue Road over Kid Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rescue Road over Kid Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rescue Road over Kid Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.