US Bridges

SR-46 over Cane Creek

Good

Cleburne County, Alabama · 3 MI East JCT US78 · Structure no. 020907

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,741
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-46 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-46 over Cane Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,741 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,437 by 2043. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-46
CrossesCane Creek
Location3 MI East JCT US78
RouteState Highway 46
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.65373, -85.53184
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-46 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-46 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR-46 over Cane Creek carry?

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

How long is SR-46 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR-46 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.