US Bridges

CR 15 over Sandy Paint Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 5.5 MI SW of Berry · Structure no. 020331

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 15 over Sandy Paint Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 15 over Sandy Paint Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 15
CrossesSandy Paint Creek
Location5.5 MI SW of Berry
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.61132, -87.67707
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2010)
Projected traffic114 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$328,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 15 over Sandy Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 15 over Sandy Paint 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 15 over Sandy Paint Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 15 over Sandy Paint Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns CR 15 over Sandy Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.