US Bridges

CO RD 90 over Stream Into Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Alabama · .4 MI E SR 247 CO 90 JCT · Structure no. 008417

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 90 over Stream Into Cedar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 90 over Stream Into Cedar Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 90
CrossesStream Into Cedar Creek
Location.4 MI E SR 247 CO 90 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 90
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.54449, -87.98596
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1987)
Projected traffic41 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$370,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 90 over Stream Into Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 90 over Stream Into 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 90 over Stream Into Cedar Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is CO RD 90 over Stream Into Cedar Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 90 over Stream Into Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.