US Bridges

New Hope C.Pt. RD over Cedar Pt. Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1.6 MI So Jackson CO Lin · Structure no. 001680

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hope C.Pt. RD over Cedar Pt. Branch is a concrete slab carrying New Hope C.Pt. RD over Cedar Pt. Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Hope C.Pt. RD
CrossesCedar Pt. Branch
Location1.6 MI So Jackson CO Lin
RouteCounty Highway 537
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.59367, -86.33983
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (1987)
Projected traffic585 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$276,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Hope C.Pt. RD over Cedar Pt. Branch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Hope C.Pt. RD over Cedar Pt. Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does New Hope C.Pt. RD over Cedar Pt. Branch carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Hope C.Pt. RD over Cedar Pt. Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns New Hope C.Pt. RD over Cedar Pt. Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.