US Bridges

CO RD 63 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · 3.3 MI S JCT US 43 · Structure no. 007441

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
172 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
120
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 63 over Cedar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 63 over Cedar Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 282 by 2031. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 63
CrossesCedar Creek
Location3.3 MI S JCT US 43
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.43986, -87.72108
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (1986)
Projected traffic282 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 63 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 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 September 2023.

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

About 120 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 63 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 63 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.