Exchange Ave over Cane Creek
FairCalhoun County, Alabama · 2.1 MI NE Al Hwy. 21 · Structure no. 020435
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Exchange Ave over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Exchange 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Exchange Ave over Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Exchange Ave 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Exchange Ave over Cane Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Exchange Ave over Cane Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Exchange Ave over Cane Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.