US Bridges

Pond Bethel Ch RD over Cedar Creek

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 0.5 MI North CO RD 75 · Structure no. 019578

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pond Bethel Ch RD over Cedar Creek is a steel culvert carrying Pond Bethel Ch RD over Cedar Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPond Bethel Ch RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.5 MI North CO RD 75
RouteCounty Highway 1140
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.72665, -85.33333
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic45 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$403,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pond Bethel Ch RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pond Bethel Ch RD over Cedar 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pond Bethel Ch RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Pond Bethel Ch RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m).

Who owns Pond Bethel Ch RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.