US Bridges

CR 15 over Judy Creek

Good

Dale County, Alabama · S-6 T-6-N R25-E · Structure no. 018818

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
374 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,041
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 15 over Judy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 15 over Judy Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,041 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,547 by 2034. The structure is 374 ft (114.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 15
CrossesJudy Creek
LocationS-6 T-6-N R25-E
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.52592, -85.58382
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length374 ft (114.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,041 (2000)
Projected traffic1,547 by 2034
Trucks15%
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$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 15 over Judy Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 15 over Judy 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 15 over Judy Creek carry?

About 1,041 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 15 over Judy Creek?

The structure is 374 ft (114.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 15 over Judy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.