US Bridges

Black Rock Rd. over Cane Creek

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Blackrock Rd. · Structure no. 015514

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Rock Rd. over Cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Black Rock Rd. over Cane Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBlack Rock Rd.
CrossesCane Creek
LocationBlackrock Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.7762, -86.39616
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1993)
Projected traffic88 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$321,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Black Rock Rd. over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Rock Rd. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Black Rock Rd. over Cane Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Black Rock Rd. over Cane Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Black Rock Rd. over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.