US Bridges

CR # 85 over Trib to Dry Cedar Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 1.1 MI N CR 4 · Structure no. 007456

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR # 85 over Trib to Dry Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR # 85 over Trib to Dry Cedar Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR # 85
CrossesTrib to Dry Cedar Creek
Location1.1 MI N CR 4
RouteCounty Highway 85
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.09884, -86.96153
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.3 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 traffic200 (2012)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR # 85 over Trib to Dry Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR # 85 over Trib to Dry 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR # 85 over Trib to Dry Cedar Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR # 85 over Trib to Dry Cedar Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR # 85 over Trib to Dry Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.