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Mt. Tabor Road over Cedar Creek

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Morgan County, Alabama · 2.5 MI S SR 36 · Structure no. 000846

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Tabor Road over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mt. Tabor Road over Cedar Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,845 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. Tabor Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2.5 MI S SR 36
RouteCounty Highway 165
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.41164, -86.87234
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2007)
Projected traffic1,845 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$294,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Tabor Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Tabor 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mt. Tabor Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mt. Tabor Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Tabor Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.