US Bridges

Kicker Rd. over Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.0 MI S of 15th ST · Structure no. 018166

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,615
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kicker Rd. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kicker Rd. over Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,615 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,870 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKicker Rd.
CrossesCreek
Location1.0 MI S of 15th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.18972, -87.51433
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,615 (2001)
Projected traffic7,870 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollToll bridge segment under Secretarial agreement
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$585,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kicker Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kicker Rd. over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Kicker Rd. over Creek carry?

About 5,615 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kicker Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Kicker Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.