SR 243 over Cedar Creek
PoorFranklin County, Alabama · 3.5 M S JCT SR243 & SR 24 · Structure no. 008912
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,290
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 243 over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 243 over Cedar Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 3,290 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,991 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 243 over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 243 over Cedar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does SR 243 over Cedar Creek carry?
About 3,290 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 243 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 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR 243 over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.