US Bridges

CO 400 over Kelley Creek

FairPosted for load

Talladega County, Alabama · 0.5 MI W CO Rt 399 · Structure no. 001016

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 400 over Kelley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 400 over Kelley Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,840 by 2038. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 400
CrossesKelley Creek
Location0.5 MI W CO Rt 399
RouteCounty Highway 400
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.51254, -86.02175
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating11.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2018)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$585,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 400 over Kelley Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 400 over Kelley 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO 400 over Kelley Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CO 400 over Kelley Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO 400 over Kelley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.