US Bridges

CO RD 90 over Cedar Creek

Good

Franklin County, Alabama · 1.6 MI W JCT CO 21 · Structure no. 012217

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
286
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 90 over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 90 over Cedar Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 286 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2031. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 90
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.6 MI W JCT CO 21
RouteCounty Highway 90
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.54944, -88.01929
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (1993)
Projected traffic404 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 90 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 90 over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

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

About 286 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 90 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 90 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.