US Bridges

Cunningham Dr. over Pepperell Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · Opelika · Structure no. 021039

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cunningham Dr. over Pepperell Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cunningham Dr. over Pepperell Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCunningham Dr.
CrossesPepperell Creek
LocationOpelika
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.6294, -85.4194
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2023)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cunningham Dr. over Pepperell Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cunningham Dr. over Pepperell 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 Cunningham Dr. over Pepperell Creek carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cunningham Dr. over Pepperell Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Cunningham Dr. over Pepperell Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.