US Bridges

Al 215 over Cribbs Mill Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · Forrest Lake · Structure no. 006995

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,192
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 215 over Cribbs Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 215 over Cribbs Mill Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 33,192 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,767 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAl 215
CrossesCribbs Mill Creek
LocationForrest Lake
RouteState Highway 215
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.19808, -87.53539
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,192 (2016)
Projected traffic54,767 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 215 over Cribbs Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 215 over Cribbs Mill 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Al 215 over Cribbs Mill Creek carry?

About 33,192 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Al 215 over Cribbs Mill Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al 215 over Cribbs Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.