US Bridges

Paul Lamp Road over Cedar Creek

Good

Houston County, Alabama · Ed Tolar to Bruner Pond · Structure no. 019649

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
130
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paul Lamp Road over Cedar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Paul Lamp Road over Cedar Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPaul Lamp Road
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationEd Tolar to Bruner Pond
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.17813, -85.16633
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (1992)
Projected traffic300 by 2033
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paul Lamp Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paul Lamp Road 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 Paul Lamp Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Paul Lamp Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Paul Lamp Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.