US Bridges

Co. Rt. 15 over Branch of Salt Creek

Fair

Clarke County, Alabama · 2.25 MI NW Rockville · Structure no. 004833

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 15 over Branch of Salt Creek is a steel culvert carrying Co. Rt. 15 over Branch of Salt Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 15
CrossesBranch of Salt Creek
Location2.25 MI NW Rockville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.43833, -87.86833
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1995)
Projected traffic400 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$210,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 15 over Branch of Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 15 over Branch of Salt 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 15 over Branch of Salt Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 15 over Branch of Salt Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Co. Rt. 15 over Branch of Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.