US Bridges

CO Rt 63 over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Alabama · 3.5 S of Berry · Structure no. 003418

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
196
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 63 over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO Rt 63 over Cedar Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2030. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCO Rt 63
CrossesCedar Creek
Location3.5 S of Berry
RouteCounty Highway 63
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.61276, -87.60511
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (1996)
Projected traffic215 by 2030
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$964,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 63 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 63 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO Rt 63 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 63 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 63 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.