US Bridges

_brunson 5 over _kinterbish Creek

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · Kinterbish · Structure no. 021174

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

_brunson 5 over _kinterbish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying _brunson 5 over _kinterbish Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 63 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Carries_brunson 5
Crosses_kinterbish Creek
LocationKinterbish
RouteCounty Highway 1005
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.32654, -88.37697
Functional classRural 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2022)
Projected traffic94 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$438,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was _brunson 5 over _kinterbish Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is _brunson 5 over _kinterbish Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does _brunson 5 over _kinterbish Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is _brunson 5 over _kinterbish Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns _brunson 5 over _kinterbish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.