US Bridges

2 MI W Al 77 over Cane Creek

FairPosted for load

Calhoun County, Alabama · Boiling Springs Rd. · Structure no. 005282

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
340 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,408
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2 MI W Al 77 over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 2 MI W Al 77 over Cane Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,408 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,951 by 2043. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries2 MI W Al 77
CrossesCane Creek
LocationBoiling Springs Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.72243, -86.0776
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,408 (2018)
Projected traffic3,951 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2 MI W Al 77 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2 MI W Al 77 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 2 MI W Al 77 over Cane Creek carry?

About 2,408 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 2 MI W Al 77 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 2 MI W Al 77 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.