US Bridges

SR 3 over Cedar Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 3.5 M S JCT SR 3 & SR 36 · Structure no. 004545

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,335
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3 over Cedar Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 4,335 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,568 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 3
CrossesCedar Creek
Location3.5 M S JCT SR 3 & SR 36
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.39833, -86.91333
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,335 (2023)
Projected traffic5,568 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 4,335 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.