US Bridges

SR 46 over Mcdaniel Creek

Fair

Cleburne County, Alabama · 1.2 MI E JCT US 78 · Structure no. 002107

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,741
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Mcdaniel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 46 over Mcdaniel Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 98 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 6 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 1,741 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,437 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesMcdaniel Creek
Location1.2 MI E JCT US 78
RouteState Highway 46
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.65436, -85.56053
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,741 (2023)
Projected traffic2,437 by 2043
Trucks7%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$369,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 46 over Mcdaniel Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is SR 46 over Mcdaniel 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 46 over Mcdaniel Creek carry?

About 1,741 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Mcdaniel Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR 46 over Mcdaniel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.