US Bridges

Canady RD over Wesobulga Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Alabama · 1 MI W Corinth Ch · Structure no. 012456

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canady RD over Wesobulga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canady RD over Wesobulga Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 106 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCanady RD
CrossesWesobulga Creek
Location1 MI W Corinth Ch
RouteCounty Highway 134
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.20551, -85.70574
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic15 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$172,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canady RD over Wesobulga Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Canady RD over Wesobulga 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Canady RD over Wesobulga Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Canady RD over Wesobulga Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Canady RD over Wesobulga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.