US Bridges

County Rt #75 over Relief of Kincaide Creek

Good

Pickens County, Alabama · 4.2 MI No of SR #14 · Structure no. 005283

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
79 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
550
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt #75 over Relief of Kincaide Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Rt #75 over Relief of Kincaide Creek 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2034. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCounty Rt #75
CrossesRelief of Kincaide Creek
Location4.2 MI No of SR #14
RouteCounty Highway 75
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.36642, -88.23921
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 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 traffic550 (1998)
Projected traffic600 by 2034
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$644,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt #75 over Relief of Kincaide Creek built?

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

What condition is County Rt #75 over Relief of Kincaide 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Rt #75 over Relief of Kincaide Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Rt #75 over Relief of Kincaide Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns County Rt #75 over Relief of Kincaide Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.