US Bridges

Lake to Gate C RD over Cane Creek Runoff

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Next to Bld 264 · Structure no. DAPAMCANN000B18

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Lake to Gate C RD over Cane Creek Runoff is a concrete culvert carrying Lake to Gate C RD over Cane Creek Runoff in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLake to Gate C RD
CrossesCane Creek Runoff
LocationNext to Bld 264
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.61882, -85.99006
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2017)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake to Gate C RD over Cane Creek Runoff built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake to Gate C RD over Cane Creek Runoff 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lake to Gate C RD over Cane Creek Runoff carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lake to Gate C RD over Cane Creek Runoff?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lake to Gate C RD over Cane Creek Runoff?

It is owned by the Army.