US Bridges

Kelly Springs RD over Ham Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.5 MI W JCT HWY 53 · Structure no. 015658

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
96 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
780
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelly Springs RD over Ham Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kelly Springs RD over Ham Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2035. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKelly Springs RD
CrossesHam Creek
Location0.5 MI W JCT HWY 53
RouteCounty Highway 43
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.81558, -86.69526
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (1992)
Projected traffic750 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kelly Springs RD over Ham Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kelly Springs RD over Ham 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Kelly Springs RD over Ham Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kelly Springs RD over Ham Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Kelly Springs RD over Ham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.