US Bridges

CO RD 215 over S.Fork Buxahatchee Creek

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.12 Mi. South CR 202 · Structure no. 017512

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 215 over S.Fork Buxahatchee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 215 over S.Fork Buxahatchee Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 161 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO RD 215
CrossesS.Fork Buxahatchee Creek
Location0.12 Mi. South CR 202
RouteCounty Highway 215
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.07137, -86.74362
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2023)
Projected traffic330 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$381,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 215 over S.Fork Buxahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 215 over S.Fork Buxahatchee Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 215 over S.Fork Buxahatchee Creek carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 215 over S.Fork Buxahatchee Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CO RD 215 over S.Fork Buxahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.