US Bridges

I - 20 over Kelly Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Alabama · I - 20 / Kelly Creek · Structure no. 019181

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51,890
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 20 over Kelly Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 20 over Kelly Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 51,890 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,106 by 2045. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesI - 20
CrossesKelly Creek
LocationI - 20 / Kelly Creek
RouteInterstate 20
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.57861, -86.45984
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,890 (2025)
Projected traffic92,106 by 2045
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$4.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 20 over Kelly Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is I - 20 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I - 20 over Kelly Creek carry?

About 51,890 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I - 20 over Kelly Creek?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I - 20 over Kelly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.