CR 1508 over Buck Branch
FairPosted for loadCullman County, Alabama · CR 1508 · Structure no. 012856
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 1991 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 1508 over Buck Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1508 over Buck Branch in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 98 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 1508 over Buck Branch built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is CR 1508 over Buck Branch 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 1508 over Buck Branch carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CR 1508 over Buck Branch?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns CR 1508 over Buck Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.