US Bridges

Kilgore Branch over Paul Bolton Road

FairClosed to traffic

Walker County, Alabama · .4 MI S Pleasantfield RD · Structure no. 020219

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kilgore Branch over Paul Bolton Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kilgore Branch over Paul Bolton Road in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKilgore Branch
CrossesPaul Bolton Road
Location.4 MI S Pleasantfield RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.65, -87.31667
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic60 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$252,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kilgore Branch over Paul Bolton Road built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kilgore Branch over Paul Bolton Road 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 January 2021.

How much traffic does Kilgore Branch over Paul Bolton Road carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Kilgore Branch over Paul Bolton Road?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Kilgore Branch over Paul Bolton Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.