US Bridges

County Road 15 over Right Fork

Good

Winston County, Alabama · 1 Mile East JCT CORD32??? · Structure no. 018469

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 15 over Right Fork is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 15 over Right Fork in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 15
CrossesRight Fork
Location1 Mile East JCT CORD32???
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyWinston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.20626, -87.52201
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2002)
Projected traffic200 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$770,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 15 over Right Fork built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 15 over Right Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 15 over Right Fork carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is County Road 15 over Right Fork?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Road 15 over Right Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.