US Bridges

F.A.S.15 over Caffee Creek

Good

Bibb County, Alabama · 1.1MI E.W.Blocton F.A.S15 · Structure no. 003210

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
460
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F.A.S.15 over Caffee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying F.A.S.15 over Caffee Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2034. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesF.A.S.15
CrossesCaffee Creek
Location1.1MI E.W.Blocton F.A.S15
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.11504, -87.1058
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (1989)
Projected traffic690 by 2034
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was F.A.S.15 over Caffee Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is F.A.S.15 over Caffee 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 F.A.S.15 over Caffee Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is F.A.S.15 over Caffee Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns F.A.S.15 over Caffee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.