US Bridges

CR-15 over Weogufka Creek

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Coosa County, Alabama · 1.22 Miles North of CR-29 · Structure no. 021285

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-15 over Weogufka Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR-15 over Weogufka Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 69 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-15
CrossesWeogufka Creek
Location1.22 Miles North of CR-29
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.94216, -86.35564
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2021)
Projected traffic103 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-15 over Weogufka Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-15 over Weogufka 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR-15 over Weogufka Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR-15 over Weogufka Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR-15 over Weogufka Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.