US Bridges

Ceaserville Road over Calloway Creek

FairPosted for load

Elmore County, Alabama · 1.2 MI E of Al 143 · Structure no. 008298

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,632
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ceaserville Road over Calloway Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ceaserville Road over Calloway Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,632 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,427 by 2033. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCeaserville Road
CrossesCalloway Creek
Location1.2 MI E of Al 143
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.57951, -86.31029
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,632 (2023)
Projected traffic4,427 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$945,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ceaserville Road over Calloway Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ceaserville Road over Calloway 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 Ceaserville Road over Calloway Creek carry?

About 3,632 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Ceaserville Road over Calloway Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ceaserville Road over Calloway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.