US Bridges

Mccullars Lane over Cedar Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Mccullars Ln. · Structure no. 018887

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccullars Lane over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mccullars Lane over Cedar Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMccullars Lane
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationMccullars Ln.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.78371, -85.9275
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2022)
Projected traffic258 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$990,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccullars Lane over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccullars Lane 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mccullars Lane over Cedar Creek carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Mccullars Lane over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Mccullars Lane over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.