US Bridges

SR 50 over Kellem Hill Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 3.3 MI E JCT US 431 · Structure no. 013957

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,280
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 50 over Kellem Hill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 50 over Kellem Hill Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,280 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,992 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 50
CrossesKellem Hill Creek
Location3.3 MI E JCT US 431
RouteState Highway 50
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.88314, -85.35276
Functional classRural 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,280 (2022)
Projected traffic5,992 by 2042
Trucks11%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 50 over Kellem Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 50 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 50 over Kellem Hill Creek carry?

About 4,280 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 50 over Kellem Hill Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR 50 over Kellem Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.