US Bridges

CR15 Sardis Road over Bear Creek

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR15 5 M S HWY22 Sardisrd · Structure no. 013185

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR15 Sardis Road over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR15 Sardis Road over Bear Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2029. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR15 Sardis Road
CrossesBear Creek
LocationCR15 5 M S HWY22 Sardisrd
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.80244, -86.77211
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (1985)
Projected traffic400 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$740,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR15 Sardis Road over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR15 Sardis Road over Bear 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 CR15 Sardis Road over Bear Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR15 Sardis Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns CR15 Sardis Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.