CO 18 over Cane Creek
FairPosted for loadCleburne County, Alabama · Cane Creek CO 18 · Structure no. 007949
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 304 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 18 over Cane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO 18 over Cane Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2035. The structure is 304 ft (92.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 18 over Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 18 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does CO 18 over Cane Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CO 18 over Cane Creek?
The structure is 304 ft (92.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns CO 18 over Cane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.