US Bridges

CO Rt 15 over Washington Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · CR 15 · Structure no. 008711

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
175
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 15 over Washington Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 15 over Washington Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 15
CrossesWashington Creek
LocationCR 15
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.525, -87.36667
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (1999)
Projected traffic200 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$550,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 15 over Washington Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 15 over Washington 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt 15 over Washington Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 15 over Washington Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 15 over Washington Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.