US Bridges

Co. Rd. 15 over Cedar Creek

Good

Franklin County, Alabama · .7 Mi. South Co. Rd. 90 · Structure no. 017527

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
146
1988 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 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 146 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 537 by 2031. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. 15
CrossesCedar Creek
Location.7 Mi. South Co. Rd. 90
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.5325, -88.06645
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (1988)
Projected traffic537 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 15 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 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 146 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 15 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 15 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.