US Bridges

Ebenezer RD over Cedar Springs Branch

Good

Houston County, Alabama · CO RD 26 to CO RD 54 · Structure no. 017266

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebenezer RD over Cedar Springs Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Ebenezer RD over Cedar Springs Branch in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2033. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEbenezer RD
CrossesCedar Springs Branch
LocationCO RD 26 to CO RD 54
RouteCounty Highway 44
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.23987, -85.2176
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 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 traffic300 (1996)
Projected traffic420 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$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ebenezer RD over Cedar Springs Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ebenezer RD over Cedar Springs Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ebenezer RD over Cedar Springs Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ebenezer RD over Cedar Springs Branch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ebenezer RD over Cedar Springs Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.