US Bridges

County Rt 75 over Kincaide Creek

Fair

Pickens County, Alabama · 4.5MI N of US Hw 14 · Structure no. 005284

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

About this bridge

County Rt 75 over Kincaide Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Rt 75 over 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2034. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCounty Rt 75
CrossesKincaide Creek
Location4.5MI N of US Hw 14
RouteCounty Highway 75
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.36837, -88.2395
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 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$634,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt 75 over Kincaide Creek built?

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

What condition is County Rt 75 over Kincaide Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

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

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

How long is County Rt 75 over Kincaide Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Rt 75 over Kincaide Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.