US Bridges

ST Clair CO 14 over Kelly Creek

FairPosted for load

St. Clair County, Alabama · 0 1 E Shelby CO Line · Structure no. 007791

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
297 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,008
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Clair CO 14 over Kelly Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying ST Clair CO 14 over Kelly Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,008 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,496 by 2037. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesST Clair CO 14
CrossesKelly Creek
Location0 1 E Shelby CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 144
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.50283, -86.44242
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,008 (2017)
Projected traffic1,496 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Clair CO 14 over Kelly Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Clair CO 14 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does ST Clair CO 14 over Kelly Creek carry?

About 1,008 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is ST Clair CO 14 over Kelly Creek?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns ST Clair CO 14 over Kelly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.