US Bridges

Kelly Creek Road over Ut to Kelly Creek

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · .1 Mile East of CR 59 · Structure no. 019571

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelly Creek Road over Ut to Kelly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kelly Creek Road over Ut to Kelly Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKelly Creek Road
CrossesUt to Kelly Creek
Location.1 Mile East of CR 59
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.44814, -86.40042
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$391,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kelly Creek Road over Ut to Kelly Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kelly Creek Road over Ut to 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Kelly Creek Road over Ut to Kelly Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Kelly Creek Road over Ut to Kelly Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.4 m).

Who owns Kelly Creek Road over Ut to Kelly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.