US Bridges

CO RD 79 over Kelly Creek

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 4 MI West US80/SR8 · Structure no. 008043

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 79 over Kelly Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 79 over Kelly Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2036. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 79
CrossesKelly Creek
Location4 MI West US80/SR8
RouteCounty Highway 79
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.3831, -85.48569
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2016)
Projected traffic125 by 2036
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$424,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 79 over Kelly Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 79 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 79 over Kelly Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 79 over Kelly Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 79 over Kelly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.