US Bridges

Pelham Range 6A1 over Cane Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Calhoun County, Alabama · 6A1 · Structure no. 018608

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2018
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pelham Range 6A1 over Cane Creek is a steel culvert carrying Pelham Range 6A1 over Cane Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPelham Range 6A1
CrossesCane Creek
Location6A1
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.72773, -85.97873
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
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 inspectionApril 2018
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway 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$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pelham Range 6A1 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pelham Range 6A1 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 April 2018.

How much traffic does Pelham Range 6A1 over Cane Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Pelham Range 6A1 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Pelham Range 6A1 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Other State Agency.