US Bridges

CO RD 15 over Cedar Creek

Good

Franklin County, Alabama · 0.8 MI E JCT CO 11 · Structure no. 013611

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
318 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 15 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 15 over Cedar Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2031. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 15
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.8 MI E JCT CO 11
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.55336, -88.099
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (1987)
Projected traffic404 by 2031
Trucks8%
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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 15 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 15 over Cedar 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 January 2025.

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

About 160 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 15 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 15 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.