AL-53 (US-231) over Kelly Creek
GoodShelby County, Alabama · 1.4 MI So ST Clair CO LN · Structure no. 019720
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 555 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,370
- 2025 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-53 (US-231) over Kelly Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-53 (US-231) over Kelly Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 4,370 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,690 by 2045. The structure is 555 ft (169.2 m) long and 47 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL-53 (US-231) over Kelly Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-53 (US-231) 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 AL-53 (US-231) over Kelly Creek carry?
About 4,370 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is AL-53 (US-231) over Kelly Creek?
The structure is 555 ft (169.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns AL-53 (US-231) over Kelly Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.