US Bridges

CO RD 15 over Coal Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · .5 MI N CO Rt 4 · Structure no. 009646

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
196
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 15 over Coal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 15 over Coal Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 196 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 291 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO RD 15
CrossesCoal Creek
Location.5 MI N CO Rt 4
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.21163, -86.04491
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2024)
Projected traffic291 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$285,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 15 over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 15 over Coal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 15 over Coal Creek carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 15 over Coal Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 15 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.