US Bridges

Al 215 over Rosedale Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.1 MI S Ags R.R. Depot · Structure no. 020906

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,430
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 215 over Rosedale Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 215 over Rosedale Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7,430 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,564 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAl 215
CrossesRosedale Creek
Location0.1 MI S Ags R.R. Depot
RouteState Highway 215
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.19023, -87.55875
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic7,430 (2016)
Projected traffic9,564 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 215 over Rosedale Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 215 over Rosedale 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Al 215 over Rosedale Creek carry?

About 7,430 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Al 215 over Rosedale Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al 215 over Rosedale Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.