US Bridges

635 Road over Cane Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · East C700 Road · Structure no. DAPAMCANN01137U

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

635 Road over Cane Creek is a steel culvert carrying 635 Road over Cane Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries635 Road
CrossesCane Creek
LocationEast C700 Road
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.67083, -85.9464
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating72.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 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 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$41,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 635 Road over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 635 Road over Cane Creek 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 635 Road over Cane Creek carry?

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

How long is 635 Road over Cane Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns 635 Road over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the Army.