US Bridges

CO RD 1226 over Little Kin Ck

GoodPosted for load

Sumter County, Alabama · 3.4 MI N Choctaw Co. Line · Structure no. 004474

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 1226 over Little Kin Ck is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 1226 over Little Kin Ck in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 345 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2039. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 1226
CrossesLittle Kin Ck
Location3.4 MI N Choctaw Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 1226
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.35445, -88.26549
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2022)
Projected traffic490 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CO RD 1226 over Little Kin Ck built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 1226 over Little Kin Ck 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 1226 over Little Kin Ck carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 1226 over Little Kin Ck?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 1226 over Little Kin Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.