US Bridges

El Bethel Rd. over Cane Creek

Fair

Crenshaw County, Alabama · El Bethel Rd. · Structure no. 008626

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Bethel Rd. over Cane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying El Bethel Rd. over Cane Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2034. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesEl Bethel Rd.
CrossesCane Creek
LocationEl Bethel Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.77223, -86.38613
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1993)
Projected traffic82 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$540,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was El Bethel Rd. over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Bethel Rd. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does El Bethel Rd. over Cane Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is El Bethel Rd. over Cane Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns El Bethel Rd. over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.