US Bridges

CO RD 15 over Little Bassets Creek

Fair

Washington County, Alabama · 3MI S of HWY 17 · Structure no. 016991

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 15 over Little Bassets Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 15 over Little Bassets Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 15
CrossesLittle Bassets Creek
Location3MI S of HWY 17
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyWashington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.50811, -88.28842
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 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 traffic110 (1997)
Projected traffic110 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$296,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 15 over Little Bassets Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 15 over Little Bassets 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 15 over Little Bassets Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 15 over Little Bassets Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 15 over Little Bassets Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.