US Bridges

Weaver Road over Cane Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · 1.9 S Weaver · Structure no. 001182

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weaver Road over Cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Weaver Road over Cane Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWeaver Road
CrossesCane Creek
Location1.9 S Weaver
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.72939, -85.81558
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2025)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$286,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weaver Road over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weaver Road over Cane 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 Weaver Road over Cane Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Weaver Road over Cane Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Weaver Road over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.