US Bridges

CR-15 over Dry Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · 1.9 Mi. N. Detroit · Structure no. 006871

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-15 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-15 over Dry Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 164 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-15
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.9 Mi. N. Detroit
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.05322, -88.18606
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2016)
Projected traffic164 by 2036
Trucks22%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$355,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-15 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-15 over Dry 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR-15 over Dry Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is CR-15 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns CR-15 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.