US Bridges

County Road 5 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Crenshaw County, Alabama · S. Goshen Rd. · Structure no. 007639

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
338
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5 over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 5 over Cedar Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 338 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 396 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 5
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationS. Goshen Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.67941, -86.15649
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2009)
Projected traffic396 by 2033
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$483,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 5 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 5 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 5 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 5 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 5 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.