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Co. HWY 67 over Kelly Creek

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-12 T-4-N R-25-E · Structure no. 003474

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. HWY 67 over Kelly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. HWY 67 over Kelly Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 773 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. HWY 67
CrossesKelly Creek
LocationSEC-12 T-4-N R-25-E
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.34086, -85.48735
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2007)
Projected traffic773 by 2034
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$404,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. HWY 67 over Kelly Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. HWY 67 over Kelly Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Co. HWY 67 over Kelly Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Co. HWY 67 over Kelly Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Co. HWY 67 over Kelly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.