US Bridges

Kilkerran Lane over Spillway for Lake

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · NE Quadrant Golf Course · Structure no. 019885

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
862
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kilkerran Lane over Spillway for Lake is a concrete culvert carrying Kilkerran Lane over Spillway for Lake in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 862 vehicles a day, projected to reach 909 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKilkerran Lane
CrossesSpillway for Lake
LocationNE Quadrant Golf Course
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.26041, -86.75009
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic862 (2023)
Projected traffic909 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$750,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kilkerran Lane over Spillway for Lake built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kilkerran Lane over Spillway for Lake 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Kilkerran Lane over Spillway for Lake carry?

About 862 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Kilkerran Lane over Spillway for Lake?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Kilkerran Lane over Spillway for Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.