US Bridges

ST Clair CO 12 over Kerr Branch

Good

St. Clair County, Alabama · 0 2 MI SE Moodys X Roads · Structure no. 005312

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,018
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Clair CO 12 over Kerr Branch is a concrete culvert carrying ST Clair CO 12 over Kerr Branch in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 6,018 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,942 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesST Clair CO 12
CrossesKerr Branch
Location0 2 MI SE Moodys X Roads
RouteCounty Highway 123
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.59034, -86.49397
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,018 (2018)
Projected traffic8,942 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Clair CO 12 over Kerr Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Clair CO 12 over Kerr 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does ST Clair CO 12 over Kerr Branch carry?

About 6,018 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is ST Clair CO 12 over Kerr Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns ST Clair CO 12 over Kerr Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.