US Bridges

ST Clair/ HWY137 over Kelly Creek

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St. Clair County, Alabama · At Camp Winnataska · Structure no. 014946

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,814
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Clair/ HWY137 over Kelly Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying ST Clair/ HWY137 over Kelly Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,814 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,265 by 2029. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesST Clair/ HWY137
CrossesKelly Creek
LocationAt Camp Winnataska
RouteCounty Highway 137
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.54162, -86.43973
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,814 (2008)
Projected traffic4,265 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$926,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Clair/ HWY137 over Kelly Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Clair/ HWY137 over Kelly 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does ST Clair/ HWY137 over Kelly Creek carry?

About 2,814 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is ST Clair/ HWY137 over Kelly Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns ST Clair/ HWY137 over Kelly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.