US Bridges

Keller Road over Weeks Branch

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 1.0 Mi.S.Of U.S. 98 · Structure no. 019970

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keller Road over Weeks Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Keller Road over Weeks Branch in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKeller Road
CrossesWeeks Branch
Location1.0 Mi.S.Of U.S. 98
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.40738, -87.86095
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2023)
Projected traffic96 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$660,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Keller Road over Weeks Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keller Road over Weeks Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Keller Road over Weeks Branch carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Keller Road over Weeks Branch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m).

Who owns Keller Road over Weeks Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.