US Bridges

Hopkins RD over Cedar Springs Creek

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Houston County, Alabama · HWY 52/E to Ebeneezer Rd. · Structure no. 019836

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopkins RD over Cedar Springs Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hopkins RD over Cedar Springs Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 154 by 2033. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHopkins RD
CrossesCedar Springs Creek
LocationHWY 52/E to Ebeneezer Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.24503, -85.21322
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 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 width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2007)
Projected traffic154 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$579,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hopkins RD over Cedar Springs Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopkins RD over Cedar Springs 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hopkins RD over Cedar Springs Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Hopkins RD over Cedar Springs Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hopkins RD over Cedar Springs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.