US Bridges

Pelham Range 8B1 over Tributary Off Cane Creek

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Calhoun County, Alabama · Range 8B1 · Structure no. 018609

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Pelham Range 8B1 over Tributary Off Cane Creek is a steel culvert carrying Pelham Range 8B1 over Tributary Off Cane Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPelham Range 8B1
CrossesTributary Off Cane Creek
LocationRange 8B1
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.68861, -86.00611
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$262,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pelham Range 8B1 over Tributary Off Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pelham Range 8B1 over Tributary Off Cane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Pelham Range 8B1 over Tributary Off Cane Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Pelham Range 8B1 over Tributary Off Cane Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Pelham Range 8B1 over Tributary Off Cane Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.