F.A.S.15 over Little Cahaba River
FairBibb County, Alabama · 3.9MI NW Al 25 on Bltn RD · Structure no. 007658
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 406 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 215
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
F.A.S.15 over Little Cahaba River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying F.A.S.15 over Little Cahaba River in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.
It carries about 215 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2030. The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was F.A.S.15 over Little Cahaba River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is F.A.S.15 over Little Cahaba River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does F.A.S.15 over Little Cahaba River carry?
About 215 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is F.A.S.15 over Little Cahaba River?
The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns F.A.S.15 over Little Cahaba River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.