US Bridges

County Line RD over Cedar Creek

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · 1.0 MI NE Sikesville · Structure no. 016179

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line RD over Cedar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Line RD over Cedar Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 146 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Line RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.0 MI NE Sikesville
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.12955, -85.66612
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2016)
Projected traffic146 by 2036
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$250,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Line RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line RD over Cedar 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Line RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is County Line RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Line RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.