US Bridges

County RD 55 over Cane Creek

Fair

Chilton County, Alabama · CR55 2MIESE Mt Bethel Ch · Structure no. 004231

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 55 over Cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 55 over Cane Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2029. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 55
CrossesCane Creek
LocationCR55 2MIESE Mt Bethel Ch
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.93811, -86.55134
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (1985)
Projected traffic625 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$697,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 55 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 55 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 55 over Cane Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County RD 55 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 55 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.