US Bridges

Bridge E of G101 over Cane Creek

Poor

Calhoun County, Alabama · East of G101 · Structure no. DAPAMCANN01137Y

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

About this bridge

Bridge E of G101 over Cane Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bridge E of G101 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBridge E of G101
CrossesCane Creek
LocationEast of G101
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.67527, -85.94987
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 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$32,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge E of G101 over Cane Creek built?

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

What condition is Bridge E of G101 over Cane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge E of G101 over Cane Creek carry?

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

How long is Bridge E of G101 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Bridge E of G101 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the Army.