Choctaw St. over Cane Creek
PoorPosted for loadCalhoun County, Alabama · Choctaw St. · Structure no. 001500
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 202
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Choctaw St. over Cane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Choctaw St. over Cane Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 202 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Choctaw St. over Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Choctaw St. over Cane Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Choctaw St. over Cane Creek carry?
About 202 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Choctaw St. over Cane Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Choctaw St. over Cane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.