US Bridges

Cedar Spr. Rd. over Weaver Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Cedar Springs RD · Structure no. 008345

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,333
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Spr. Rd. over Weaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Spr. Rd. over Weaver Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,333 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,102 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Spr. Rd.
CrossesWeaver Creek
LocationCedar Springs RD
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.77622, -85.83116
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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$350,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Spr. Rd. over Weaver 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 Weaver Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Spr. Rd. over Weaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.