US Bridges

Madison Rd. over Cedar Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 1.0 Mile SE Berry · Structure no. 008407

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Rd. over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Madison Rd. over Cedar Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2030. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMadison Rd.
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.0 Mile SE Berry
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.65077, -87.5892
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1996)
Projected traffic70 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$658,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madison Rd. over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison Rd. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Madison Rd. over Cedar Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Madison Rd. over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Madison Rd. over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.