US Bridges

Lennox Ave. over Cane Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · 2.652 MI NE Al HWY 21 · Structure no. 020434

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lennox Ave. over Cane Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lennox Ave. 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLennox Ave.
CrossesCane Creek
Location2.652 MI NE Al HWY 21
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.71667, -85.78333
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$316,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lennox Ave. over Cane Creek built?

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

What condition is Lennox Ave. over Cane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Lennox Ave. over Cane Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lennox Ave. over Cane Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lennox Ave. over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.