US Bridges

F.A.S.15 over Hill Creek

FairPosted for load

Bibb County, Alabama · 3 MI SE Tusc CO Li CO.9 · Structure no. 005174

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
665
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F.A.S.15 over Hill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying F.A.S.15 over Hill Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 665 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2030. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesF.A.S.15
CrossesHill Creek
Location3 MI SE Tusc CO Li CO.9
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.11447, -87.19839
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic665 (1989)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2030
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$966,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is F.A.S.15 over Hill 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does F.A.S.15 over Hill Creek carry?

About 665 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

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

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.