US Bridges

CO RD 42 - Edna R over Cane Creek

Good

Choctaw County, Alabama · 1.4 MI E Int Rt 253 * 251 · Structure no. 014964

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
425
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 42 - Edna R over Cane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 42 - Edna R over Cane Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesCO RD 42 - Edna R
CrossesCane Creek
Location1.4 MI E Int Rt 253 * 251
RouteCounty Highway 253
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.28288, -88.09929
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (1996)
Projected traffic450 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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$557,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 42 - Edna R over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 42 - Edna R 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 42 - Edna R over Cane Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 42 - Edna R over Cane Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 42 - Edna R over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.