US Bridges

CR 515 over Wedowee CR

Good

Randolph County, Alabama · Omaha · Structure no. 020878

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 515 over Wedowee CR is a concrete culvert carrying CR 515 over Wedowee CR in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCR 515
CrossesWedowee CR
LocationOmaha
RouteCounty Highway 515
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3144, -85.3293
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2015)
Projected traffic55 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$442,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 515 over Wedowee CR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 515 over Wedowee CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 515 over Wedowee CR carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 515 over Wedowee CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 515 over Wedowee CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.