US Bridges

Kelly Springs RD over Kelly Spring Br

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.1 MI E JCT CO RD 088 · Structure no. 002371

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
720
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelly Springs RD over Kelly Spring Br is a concrete slab carrying Kelly Springs RD over Kelly Spring Br in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesKelly Springs RD
CrossesKelly Spring Br
Location0.1 MI E JCT CO RD 088
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.81571, -86.71081
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (1992)
Projected traffic950 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$393,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kelly Springs RD over Kelly Spring Br built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kelly Springs RD over Kelly Spring Br 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Kelly Springs RD over Kelly Spring Br carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kelly Springs RD over Kelly Spring Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Kelly Springs RD over Kelly Spring Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.