US Bridges

ST Clair CO HWY13 over Kelly Creek

Fair

St. Clair County, Alabama · 0.1 MI N Prescott Church · Structure no. 012615

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,233
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Clair CO HWY13 over Kelly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying ST Clair CO HWY13 over Kelly Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 1,233 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,832 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesST Clair CO HWY13
CrossesKelly Creek
Location0.1 MI N Prescott Church
RouteCounty Highway 137
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.56915, -86.44587
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,233 (2020)
Projected traffic1,832 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$604,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Clair CO HWY13 over Kelly Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Clair CO HWY13 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does ST Clair CO HWY13 over Kelly Creek carry?

About 1,233 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is ST Clair CO HWY13 over Kelly Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns ST Clair CO HWY13 over Kelly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.