US Bridges

Brig Dh Stern Ave over Cane Creek Tributary

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · 2.63 MI NE Al 21 · Structure no. 020442

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brig Dh Stern Ave over Cane Creek Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Brig Dh Stern Ave over Cane Creek Tributary 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrig Dh Stern Ave
CrossesCane Creek Tributary
Location2.63 MI NE Al 21
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.7082, -85.7865
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic70 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

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$440,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brig Dh Stern Ave over Cane Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is Brig Dh Stern Ave over Cane Creek Tributary 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Brig Dh Stern Ave over Cane Creek Tributary carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Brig Dh Stern Ave over Cane Creek Tributary?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Brig Dh Stern Ave over Cane Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.