US Bridges

Elwood Ave over Cane Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Sout of F100 Row · Structure no. DAPAMCANN01137L

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Elwood Ave over Cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Elwood Ave over Cane Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesElwood Ave
CrossesCane Creek
LocationSout of F100 Row
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.66186, -85.96478
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2017)
Projected traffic35 by 2045
Trucks1%
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

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$33,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elwood Ave over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elwood 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Elwood Ave over Cane Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elwood Ave over Cane Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Elwood Ave over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the Army.