US Bridges

Trib of Watts Crk over Old Kirkpatrick RD

Good

Walker County, Alabama · 1.9 Miles South of Old 78 · Structure no. 018786

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trib of Watts Crk over Old Kirkpatrick RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trib of Watts Crk over Old Kirkpatrick RD in Walker 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTrib of Watts Crk
CrossesOld Kirkpatrick RD
Location1.9 Miles South of Old 78
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.78333, -87.18333
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2003)
Projected traffic250 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$267,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Trib of Watts Crk over Old Kirkpatrick RD built?

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

What condition is Trib of Watts Crk over Old Kirkpatrick RD 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 Trib of Watts Crk over Old Kirkpatrick RD carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Trib of Watts Crk over Old Kirkpatrick RD?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Trib of Watts Crk over Old Kirkpatrick RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.