US Bridges

Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Alabama · 0.5 MI S CR 123 · Structure no. 011276

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Creek Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.5 MI S CR 123
RouteCounty Highway 126
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.40735, -86.9073
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck40 ft (12.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2007)
Projected traffic298 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$557,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek 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 February 2025.

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

About 145 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.