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County Road 515 over Caney Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · T6S R8E Sections 16 * 21 · Structure no. 019721

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 515 over Caney Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 515 over Caney Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 54 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 515
CrossesCaney Creek
LocationT6S R8E Sections 16 * 21
RouteCounty Highway 515
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.50672, -85.81065
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2024)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$428,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 515 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 515 over Caney 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 515 over Caney Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 515 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 515 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.