US Bridges

CR # 424 over Tribute to Cedar Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 2.5 MI S of CR 4 · Structure no. 017665

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR # 424 over Tribute to Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR # 424 over Tribute to Cedar Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR # 424
CrossesTribute to Cedar Creek
Location2.5 MI S of CR 4
RouteCounty Highway 424
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.06002, -86.97017
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2011)
Projected traffic15 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$210,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR # 424 over Tribute to Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR # 424 over Tribute to 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR # 424 over Tribute to Cedar Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR # 424 over Tribute to Cedar Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR # 424 over Tribute to Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.