US Bridges

Thompson Road over Cedar Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 0.5 MI East I-65 · Structure no. 018445

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson Road over Cedar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Thompson Road over Cedar Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,099 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesThompson Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.5 MI East I-65
RouteCounty Highway 1123
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.41027, -86.89393
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2001)
Projected traffic4,099 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thompson Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thompson 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Thompson Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Thompson Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Thompson Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.