US Bridges

Kelly Road over Blue Branch

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · 3 Miles East of Eunola · Structure no. 020668

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelly Road over Blue Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Kelly Road over Blue Branch in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKelly Road
CrossesBlue Branch
Location3 Miles East of Eunola
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.05184, -85.80245
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2023)
Projected traffic62 by 2043
Trucks0%
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$673,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kelly Road over Blue Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kelly Road over Blue Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Kelly Road over Blue Branch carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Kelly Road over Blue Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Kelly Road over Blue Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.