CO Rt 1518 over Duck Creek
GoodCullman County, Alabama · CR 1518 · Structure no. 013024
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 1991 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 1518 over Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 1518 over Duck Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 1518 over Duck Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 1518 over Duck 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 1518 over Duck Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 1518 over Duck Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns CO Rt 1518 over Duck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.