US Bridges

438 over Bafe Cr.

Good

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 438 · Structure no. 017447

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
Daily traffic
100
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

438 over Bafe Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying 438 over Bafe Cr. in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long.

Carries438
CrossesBafe Cr.
LocationCR 438
RouteCounty Highway 18
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.09569, -86.9326
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1999)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$883,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 438 over Bafe Cr. built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is 438 over Bafe Cr. 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 2024.

How much traffic does 438 over Bafe Cr. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is 438 over Bafe Cr.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 438 over Bafe Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.