US Bridges

CO RD 59 over Kelly Creek

Good

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-11 T-4-N R-25-E · Structure no. 016658

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,255
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 59 over Kelly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 59 over Kelly Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,255 vehicles a day, roughly 99% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,865 by 2034. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 59
CrossesKelly Creek
LocationSEC-11 T-4-N R-25-E
RouteCounty Highway 59
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.34418, -85.50743
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,255 (2007)
Projected traffic1,865 by 2034
Trucks99%
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$717,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 59 over Kelly Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 59 over Kelly 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 CO RD 59 over Kelly Creek carry?

About 1,255 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 99% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 59 over Kelly Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 59 over Kelly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.