US Bridges

Galloway Road over Cane Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · 0.68 MI NE Al HWY 21 · Structure no. 019871

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galloway Road over Cane Creek is a concrete slab carrying Galloway Road over Cane Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGalloway Road
CrossesCane Creek
Location0.68 MI NE Al HWY 21
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.72506, -85.80011
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2025)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$266,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Galloway Road over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Galloway Road 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Galloway Road over Cane Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Galloway Road over Cane Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Galloway Road over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.