US Bridges

County Rt #181 over Kincaide Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pickens County, Alabama · 2.7 Mi. E. Co. Rt. #75 · Structure no. 011869

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt #181 over Kincaide Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Rt #181 over Kincaide Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2034. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt #181
CrossesKincaide Creek
Location2.7 Mi. E. Co. Rt. #75
RouteCounty Highway 181
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.37638, -88.20528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1998)
Projected traffic100 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt #181 over Kincaide Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt #181 over Kincaide Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does County Rt #181 over Kincaide Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is County Rt #181 over Kincaide Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt #181 over Kincaide Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.