US Bridges

SR 83 over Cane Creek

Good

Conecuh County, Alabama · 1.5 MI NW I-65 · Structure no. 016458

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
368 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,602
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 83 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 83 over Cane Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,602 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,403 by 2043. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 83
CrossesCane Creek
Location1.5 MI NW I-65
RouteState Highway 83
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.46516, -86.99158
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,602 (2023)
Projected traffic2,403 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 83 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 83 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 83 over Cane Creek carry?

About 1,602 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 83 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 83 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.