US Bridges

Ceaserville Road over Baker Spring Branch

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · 2.0 MI S of Al 111 · Structure no. 012371

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,473
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ceaserville Road over Baker Spring Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Ceaserville Road over Baker Spring Branch in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 4,473 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,453 by 2033. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCeaserville Road
CrossesBaker Spring Branch
Location2.0 MI S of Al 111
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.61667, -86.98333
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,473 (2023)
Projected traffic5,453 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$495,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ceaserville Road over Baker Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ceaserville Road over Baker Spring Branch 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 Baker Spring Branch carry?

About 4,473 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Ceaserville Road over Baker Spring Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ceaserville Road over Baker Spring Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.