US Bridges

Co. Rd. 15 over Cornhouse Creek

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Alabama · (corn Br)n Malone · Structure no. 007944

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
245
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 15 over Cornhouse Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Co. Rd. 15 over Cornhouse Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 245 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 343 by 2030. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 15
CrossesCornhouse Creek
Location(corn Br)n Malone
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.2258, -85.5409
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (1990)
Projected traffic343 by 2030
Trucks15%
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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 15 over Cornhouse 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 15 over Cornhouse Creek carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 15 over Cornhouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.