US Bridges

Jimmy Parks Blvd over Cane Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Jimmy Parks Blvd · Structure no. 019873

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jimmy Parks Blvd over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Jimmy Parks Blvd over 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJimmy Parks Blvd
CrossesCane Creek
LocationJimmy Parks Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.71875, -85.79011
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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$341,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jimmy Parks Blvd over Cane Creek built?

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

What condition is Jimmy Parks Blvd 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 Jimmy Parks Blvd over Cane Creek carry?

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

How long is Jimmy Parks Blvd over Cane Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jimmy Parks Blvd over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.