US Bridges

SR 3 over Cedar Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 3.5 MI S JCT SR 3 & SR 36 · Structure no. 021390

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,130
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Cedar Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 over Cedar Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,130 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,960 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 3
CrossesCedar Creek
Location3.5 MI S JCT SR 3 & SR 36
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.39849, -86.91421
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,130 (2023)
Projected traffic14,960 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 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 9,130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.