US Bridges

CO Rt 201 over Cedar Creek

Good

Coffee County, Alabama · 3.5 Miles E of Jack · Structure no. 015466

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 201 over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 201 over Cedar Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCO Rt 201
CrossesCedar Creek
Location3.5 Miles E of Jack
RouteCounty Highway 201
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.58757, -85.94356
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2024)
Projected traffic500 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$513,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 201 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 201 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 CO Rt 201 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 201 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO Rt 201 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.