US Bridges

Old US HWY 78 over Cane Creek Runoff

FairClosed to traffic

Calhoun County, Alabama · Near Lake Area · Structure no. DAPAMCANN01037T

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2019
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Old US HWY 78 over Cane Creek Runoff is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US HWY 78 over Cane Creek Runoff in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld US HWY 78
CrossesCane Creek Runoff
LocationNear Lake Area
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.62024, -85.98502
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 2019
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US HWY 78 over Cane Creek Runoff built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US HWY 78 over Cane Creek Runoff 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 November 2019.

How much traffic does Old US HWY 78 over Cane Creek Runoff carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Old US HWY 78 over Cane Creek Runoff?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Old US HWY 78 over Cane Creek Runoff?

It is owned by the Army.