US Bridges

CO 15 over Unnamed Crk on CR 15

Good

Cleburne County, Alabama · Off CR36 · Structure no. 019386

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 15 over Unnamed Crk on CR 15 is a concrete culvert carrying CO 15 over Unnamed Crk on CR 15 in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 15
CrossesUnnamed Crk on CR 15
LocationOff CR36
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.55053, -85.56348
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2005)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$345,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 15 over Unnamed Crk on CR 15 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 15 over Unnamed Crk on CR 15 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CO 15 over Unnamed Crk on CR 15 carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is CO 15 over Unnamed Crk on CR 15?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CO 15 over Unnamed Crk on CR 15?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.