US Bridges

CO Rt 22 over Cane Creek

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 3 MI West Owassa · Structure no. 005877

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
328
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 22 over Cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 22 over Cane Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 328 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 568 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Rt 22
CrossesCane Creek
Location3 MI West Owassa
RouteCounty Highway 22
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.49994, -86.96031
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (1995)
Projected traffic568 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$496,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 22 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 22 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 22 over Cane Creek carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 22 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 22 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.