US Bridges

Co. Rt. 1805 over Cabin Creek

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 1805 · Structure no. 008828

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 1805 over Cabin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rt. 1805 over Cabin Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 875 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCo. Rt. 1805
CrossesCabin Creek
LocationCR 1805
RouteCounty Highway 71
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.24199, -86.54352
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (1991)
Projected traffic875 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$690,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 1805 over Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 1805 over Cabin 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 1805 over Cabin Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 1805 over Cabin Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Co. Rt. 1805 over Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.