US Bridges

Teague Rd. over Cane Creek

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Teague Rd. · Structure no. 020917

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Teague Rd. over Cane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Teague Rd. over Cane Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTeague Rd.
CrossesCane Creek
LocationTeague Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.78039, -86.395
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2017)
Projected traffic38 by 2037
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$385,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Teague Rd. over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Teague 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 Teague Rd. over Cane Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Teague Rd. over Cane Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Teague Rd. over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.