US Bridges

CR 1802 over Warrior River

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 1802 · Structure no. 008829

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1802 over Warrior River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1802 over Warrior River 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2033. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1802
CrossesWarrior River
LocationCR 1802
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.22578, -86.53534
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (1991)
Projected traffic65 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1802 over Warrior River built?

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

What condition is CR 1802 over Warrior River 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 CR 1802 over Warrior River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is CR 1802 over Warrior River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns CR 1802 over Warrior River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.