US Bridges

Roadway over Little Kin Ck

FairPosted for load

Sumter County, Alabama · 0.4 MI SW Ward · Structure no. 004162

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway over Little Kin Ck is a concrete tee beam carrying Roadway over Little Kin Ck in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRoadway
CrossesLittle Kin Ck
Location0.4 MI SW Ward
RouteCounty Highway 1202
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.35737, -88.28275
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roadway over Little Kin Ck built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roadway over Little Kin Ck 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Roadway over Little Kin Ck carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Roadway over Little Kin Ck?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Roadway over Little Kin Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.