US Bridges

ST Clair/ HWY127 over Kelly Creek

FairPosted for load

St. Clair County, Alabama · 1.8 MI NE Brompton · Structure no. 008064

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,595
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Clair/ HWY127 over Kelly Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying ST Clair/ HWY127 over Kelly Creek in St. Clair 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,595 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,163 by 2029. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesST Clair/ HWY127
CrossesKelly Creek
Location1.8 MI NE Brompton
RouteCounty Highway 127
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.59896, -86.45435
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,595 (2019)
Projected traffic3,163 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$688,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Clair/ HWY127 over Kelly Creek built?

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

What condition is ST Clair/ HWY127 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 2025.

How much traffic does ST Clair/ HWY127 over Kelly Creek carry?

About 2,595 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is ST Clair/ HWY127 over Kelly Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns ST Clair/ HWY127 over Kelly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.