US Bridges

Al 215 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · JCT SR 215 * US 11 Bypass · Structure no. 009493

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,930
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 215 over Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 215 over Cypress Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 89 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 5 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 11,930 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,895 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 215
CrossesCypress Creek
LocationJCT SR 215 * US 11 Bypass
RouteState Highway 215
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.16471, -87.54455
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic11,930 (2015)
Projected traffic17,895 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 215 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Al 215 over Cypress 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Al 215 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 11,930 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Al 215 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al 215 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.