US Bridges

N CO RD 75 over Cedar Creek

Good

Houston County, Alabama · CO RD 33 to CO RD 81 · Structure no. 015211

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N CO RD 75 over Cedar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying N CO RD 75 over Cedar Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN CO RD 75
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationCO RD 33 to CO RD 81
RouteCounty Highway 75
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.18696, -85.18126
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1992)
Projected traffic700 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N CO RD 75 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is N CO RD 75 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does N CO RD 75 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N CO RD 75 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 31 ft wide.

Who owns N CO RD 75 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.