US Bridges

East Cook Road over Cedar Creek

Good

Houston County, Alabama · US84 to COUNTYRD.75 · Structure no. 020173

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Cook Road over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Cook Road over Cedar Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2034. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Cook Road
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationUS84 to COUNTYRD.75
RouteCounty Highway 83
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.1851, -85.15001
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2009)
Projected traffic55 by 2034
Trucks0%
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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Cook Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Cook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does East Cook Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is East Cook Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns East Cook Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.