US Bridges

CO.RD.15 over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Alabama · Culvert)ne Malone · Structure no. 007945

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.15 over Wildcat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO.RD.15 over Wildcat 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 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.RD.15
CrossesWildcat Creek
LocationCulvert)ne Malone
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.2399, -85.5288
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (1997)
Projected traffic150 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$403,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.15 over Wildcat Creek built?

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

What condition is CO.RD.15 over Wildcat 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO.RD.15 over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.15 over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.15 over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.