US Bridges

CO.83 over Kellem Hill Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 1.5MI.S.E.LAFAYETTE · Structure no. 007770

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
880
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.83 over Kellem Hill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO.83 over Kellem Hill Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2034. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO.83
CrossesKellem Hill Creek
Location1.5MI.S.E.LAFAYETTE
RouteCounty Highway 83
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.86944, -85.38361
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (1999)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2034
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$625,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.83 over Kellem Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.83 over Kellem Hill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO.83 over Kellem Hill Creek carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO.83 over Kellem Hill Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CO.83 over Kellem Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.