US Bridges

County Road 115 over Studhorse Creek

Good

Fayette County, Alabama · .5MI W of Al 129 on CR115 · Structure no. 019023

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 115 over Studhorse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 115 over Studhorse Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 164 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 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 115
CrossesStudhorse Creek
Location.5MI W of Al 129 on CR115
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.85319, -87.7427
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2003)
Projected traffic164 by 2030
Trucks0%
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$436,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 115 over Studhorse Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 115 over Studhorse 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 115 over Studhorse Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 115 over Studhorse Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 115 over Studhorse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.