US Bridges

Kirby Bridge Road over West Flint Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 1.5MI South CR 087 · Structure no. 020851

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,350
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirby Bridge Road over West Flint Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kirby Bridge Road over West Flint Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,174 by 2044. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKirby Bridge Road
CrossesWest Flint Creek
Location1.5MI South CR 087
RouteCounty Highway 1019
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.51164, -87.07761
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2015)
Projected traffic4,174 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$4.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kirby Bridge Road over West Flint Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirby Bridge Road over West Flint 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Kirby Bridge Road over West Flint Creek carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kirby Bridge Road over West Flint Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Kirby Bridge Road over West Flint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.