US Bridges

CO RD 832 over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Alabama · 1.1MI SE Almond · Structure no. 003614

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 832 over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 832 over Cedar Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 832
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.1MI SE Almond
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1381, -85.6102
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1991)
Projected traffic65 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$183,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 832 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 832 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 832 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is CO RD 832 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 832 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.