US Bridges

Cedar Spr. Rd. over Tallahatchee Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Cedar Springs RD · Structure no. 003460

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
272 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,333
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Spr. Rd. over Tallahatchee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cedar Spr. Rd. over Tallahatchee Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6 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 1,333 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,102 by 2044. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Spr. Rd.
CrossesTallahatchee Creek
LocationCedar Springs RD
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.80087, -85.83885
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,333 (2021)
Projected traffic2,102 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Spr. Rd. over Tallahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Spr. Rd. over Tallahatchee 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Spr. Rd. over Tallahatchee Creek carry?

About 1,333 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Spr. Rd. over Tallahatchee Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Spr. Rd. over Tallahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.