US Bridges

Gate 5 Road over Cane Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Ta 5A1 · Structure no. 018607

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Gate 5 Road over Cane Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gate 5 Road over Cane Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGate 5 Road
CrossesCane Creek
LocationTa 5A1
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.72811, -85.95585
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollToll bridge segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$821,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gate 5 Road over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gate 5 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Gate 5 Road over Cane Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Gate 5 Road over Cane Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Gate 5 Road over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.