US Bridges

CO Rt 180 over Caney Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · 2.0 MI NE Al 35 T6SR8E · Structure no. 010609

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
916
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 180 over Caney Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 180 over Caney Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 916 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,361 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 180
CrossesCaney Creek
Location2.0 MI NE Al 35 T6SR8E
RouteCounty Highway 93
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.49948, -85.80628
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic916 (2023)
Projected traffic1,361 by 2043
Trucks—
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$374,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 180 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 180 over Caney 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt 180 over Caney Creek carry?

About 916 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CO Rt 180 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 180 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.