US Bridges

CR 1528 over Minnor Creek

FairPosted for load

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 1528 · Structure no. 010587

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1528 over Minnor Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 1528 over Minnor Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1528
CrossesMinnor Creek
LocationCR 1528
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.25588, -86.70726
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1991)
Projected traffic45 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$255,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1528 over Minnor Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1528 over Minnor 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1528 over Minnor Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is CR 1528 over Minnor Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1528 over Minnor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.