US Bridges

CO.RD.95 MP 14.723 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · 3 Mi.N. of Gordon · Structure no. 006369

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
399 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.95 MP 14.723 over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO.RD.95 MP 14.723 over Cedar Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2033. The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.RD.95 MP 14.723
CrossesCedar Creek
Location3 Mi.N. of Gordon
RouteCounty Highway 95
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.189, -85.1186
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length399 ft (121.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2011)
Projected traffic660 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.95 MP 14.723 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.95 MP 14.723 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CO.RD.95 MP 14.723 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.95 MP 14.723 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.95 MP 14.723 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.