US Bridges

Deatsville Highway over Kenner Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · 2.6M North of Al 14 · Structure no. 019144

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
247 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
12,776
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deatsville Highway over Kenner Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Deatsville Highway over Kenner Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 12,776 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDeatsville Highway
CrossesKenner Creek
Location2.6M North of Al 14
RouteCounty Highway 7
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.91333, -86.66361
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,776 (2001)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2031
Trucks18%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deatsville Highway over Kenner Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deatsville Highway over Kenner 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Deatsville Highway over Kenner Creek carry?

About 12,776 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Deatsville Highway over Kenner Creek?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Deatsville Highway over Kenner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.