US Bridges

SR1 / US431 over Cane Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · 2.5 MI S JCT SR 144 · Structure no. 010252

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20,660
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1 / US431 over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1 / US431 over Cane Creek in Calhoun 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.

It carries about 20,660 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,924 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1 / US431
CrossesCane Creek
Location2.5 MI S JCT SR 144
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.73542, -85.88109
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,660 (2022)
Projected traffic28,924 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1 / US431 over Cane Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1 / US431 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1 / US431 over Cane Creek carry?

About 20,660 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR1 / US431 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR1 / US431 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.