US Bridges

Dirt Road over Tributary to Cane Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Training Range 23A1 · Structure no. 018612

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Dirt Road over Tributary to Cane Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dirt Road over Tributary to 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 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesDirt Road
CrossesTributary to Cane Creek
LocationTraining Range 23A1
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.71298, -85.75006
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$210,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dirt Road over Tributary to Cane Creek built?

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

What condition is Dirt Road over Tributary to 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 Dirt Road over Tributary to Cane Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Dirt Road over Tributary to Cane Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Dirt Road over Tributary to Cane Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.