US Bridges

Patriot Road over Tributary to Cane Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Fort Mcclellan · Structure no. 018615

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patriot Road over Tributary to Cane Creek is a steel culvert carrying Patriot Road over Tributary to Cane Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 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 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPatriot Road
CrossesTributary to Cane Creek
LocationFort Mcclellan
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.7337, -85.7897
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$389,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patriot Road over Tributary to Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patriot 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Patriot Road over Tributary to Cane Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Patriot Road over Tributary to Cane Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Patriot Road over Tributary to Cane Creek?

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