US Bridges

Bells Mill Rd. over Cane Ck. Trib.

Good

Cleburne County, Alabama · 0.1 MI So. Al 46 · Structure no. 020782

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bells Mill Rd. over Cane Ck. Trib. is a concrete channel beam carrying Bells Mill Rd. over Cane Ck. Trib. in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBells Mill Rd.
CrossesCane Ck. Trib.
Location0.1 MI So. Al 46
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.64982, -85.55132
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic400 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$348,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bells Mill Rd. over Cane Ck. Trib. built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bells Mill Rd. over Cane Ck. Trib. 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Bells Mill Rd. over Cane Ck. Trib. carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Bells Mill Rd. over Cane Ck. Trib.?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bells Mill Rd. over Cane Ck. Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.