US Bridges

Co.Hwy. 14 over Kelly Creek

FairPosted for load

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-3 T-4-N R-25-E · Structure no. 005488

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
442
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Hwy. 14 over Kelly Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Co.Hwy. 14 over Kelly Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 442 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2034. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCo.Hwy. 14
CrossesKelly Creek
LocationSEC-3 T-4-N R-25-E
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.35414, -85.53385
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic442 (2002)
Projected traffic657 by 2034
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$888,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Hwy. 14 over Kelly Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Hwy. 14 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. 14 over Kelly Creek carry?

About 442 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Co.Hwy. 14 over Kelly Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Hwy. 14 over Kelly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.