US Bridges

Patrol Road over Cane Creek Runoff

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · South of G1002 · Structure no. DAPAMCANN01137Z

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Patrol Road over Cane Creek Runoff is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Patrol Road over Cane Creek Runoff 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPatrol Road
CrossesCane Creek Runoff
LocationSouth of G1002
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.67619, -85.94766
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 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
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$36,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patrol Road over Cane Creek Runoff built?

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

What condition is Patrol Road 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 Patrol Road over Cane Creek Runoff carry?

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

How long is Patrol Road over Cane Creek Runoff?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Patrol Road over Cane Creek Runoff?

It is owned by the Army.