US Bridges

CR 483 over Loveless Creek

Good

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 483 · Structure no. 021206

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 483 over Loveless Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 483 over Loveless Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 483
CrossesLoveless Creek
LocationCR 483
RouteCounty Highway 483
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.11203, -86.81478
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic256 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$229,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 483 over Loveless Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 483 over Loveless 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 483 over Loveless Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 483 over Loveless Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 483 over Loveless Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.