US Bridges

Roadway over CO Rt 1115 Creek

FairPosted for load

Sumter County, Alabama · 3.2 MI SE Belmont · Structure no. 008063

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
216
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway over CO Rt 1115 Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Roadway over CO Rt 1115 Creek in Sumter 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 216 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoadway
CrossesCO Rt 1115 Creek
Location3.2 MI SE Belmont
RouteCounty Highway 1115
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.52747, -87.92306
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating42.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2023)
Projected traffic254 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$474,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roadway over CO Rt 1115 Creek built?

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

What condition is Roadway over CO Rt 1115 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Roadway over CO Rt 1115 Creek carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Roadway over CO Rt 1115 Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Roadway over CO Rt 1115 Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.