US Bridges

CO RD 63 over Cedar Spring Creek

Good

Houston County, Alabama · CO RD 22 to CO RD 33 · Structure no. 016503

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
360
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 63 over Cedar Spring Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 63 over Cedar Spring Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2033. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO RD 63
CrossesCedar Spring Creek
LocationCO RD 22 to CO RD 33
RouteCounty Highway 63
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.24984, -85.20528
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (1993)
Projected traffic410 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 63 over Cedar Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 63 over Cedar Spring 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 63 over Cedar Spring Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 63 over Cedar Spring Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 63 over Cedar Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.