US Bridges

County Rt 63 over Kirk Branch

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Pickens County, Alabama · 22.5MI E of SR14 · Structure no. 005264

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 63 over Kirk Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Rt 63 over Kirk Branch in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt 63
CrossesKirk Branch
Location22.5MI E of SR14
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.23474, -87.88725
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (1998)
Projected traffic700 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$360,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt 63 over Kirk Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt 63 over Kirk Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Rt 63 over Kirk Branch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 63 over Kirk Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Rt 63 over Kirk Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.