US Bridges

CO RD 63 over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilcox County, Alabama · 3 Mi. N of AL-21 · Structure no. 010372

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
335 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 63 over Cedar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 63 over Cedar Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2036. The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 63
CrossesCedar Creek
Location3 Mi. N of AL-21
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.03264, -86.93763
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length335 ft (102.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2016)
Projected traffic125 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 63 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 63 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 63 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 63 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 63 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.