US Bridges

Al 41 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 4.2 Mi.N.Al 89 · Structure no. 002697

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
829 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,060
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 41 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 41 over Cedar Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 83 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 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,314 by 2033. The structure is 829 ft (252.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 41
CrossesCedar Creek
Location4.2 Mi.N.Al 89
RouteState Highway 41
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.1915, -87.0314
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+17 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length829 ft (252.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,060 (2013)
Projected traffic1,314 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 41 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Al 41 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Al 41 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Al 41 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 829 ft (252.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Al 41 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.