US Bridges

_co Rt 215 over _shoal Creek

Good

Coffee County, Alabama · _3 Miles West of Victoria · Structure no. 021369

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

_co Rt 215 over _shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying _co Rt 215 over _shoal Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 535 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries_co Rt 215
Crosses_shoal Creek
Location_3 Miles West of Victoria
RouteCounty Highway 215
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.53769, -85.99491
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2024)
Projected traffic535 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$322,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was _co Rt 215 over _shoal Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is _co Rt 215 over _shoal 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does _co Rt 215 over _shoal Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is _co Rt 215 over _shoal Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns _co Rt 215 over _shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.