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County Road 54 over Cedar Creek

Good

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-15 T-6-N R-25-E · Structure no. 012191

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
391
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 54 over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 54 over Cedar Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 391 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 581 by 2034. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 54
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationSEC-15 T-6-N R-25-E
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.49856, -85.52396
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic391 (2002)
Projected traffic581 by 2034
Trucks18%
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$583,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 54 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 54 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 54 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 391 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is County Road 54 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 54 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.