US Bridges

CO RD 15 over Shoat Mill Branch

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Alabama · 2.3 MI NW CO 15 CO 90 JCT · Structure no. 005176

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
106 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
120
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 15 over Shoat Mill Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 15 over Shoat Mill Branch in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2031. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 15
CrossesShoat Mill Branch
Location2.3 MI NW CO 15 CO 90 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.55799, -88.09384
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (1994)
Projected traffic135 by 2031
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$649,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 15 over Shoat Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 15 over Shoat Mill Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 15 over Shoat Mill Branch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 15 over Shoat Mill Branch?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 15 over Shoat Mill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.