US Bridges

CO.RT.615 over Branch at Wilson Crk

PoorPosted for load

Marengo County, Alabama · 0.3 Mi. E. AL.43 · Structure no. 014974

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RT.615 over Branch at Wilson Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO.RT.615 over Branch at Wilson Crk in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.RT.615
CrossesBranch at Wilson Crk
Location0.3 Mi. E. AL.43
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.14616, -87.7776
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1990)
Projected traffic70 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$251,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RT.615 over Branch at Wilson Crk built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RT.615 over Branch at Wilson Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CO.RT.615 over Branch at Wilson Crk carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is CO.RT.615 over Branch at Wilson Crk?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RT.615 over Branch at Wilson Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.