Dirt Road over Cane Creek
PoorClosed to trafficCalhoun County, Alabama · Training Area 24B1 · Structure no. 018614
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2001
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 120 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2002 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dirt Road over Cane Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dirt Road over 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 2022. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dirt Road over Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dirt Road over Cane Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2001.
How much traffic does Dirt Road over Cane Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Dirt Road over Cane Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Dirt Road over Cane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Other State Agency.