US Bridges

County RD 127 over Cane Creek

Good

Fayette County, Alabama · 4.0 MI NE of Berry · Structure no. 013023

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
93
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 127 over Cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 127 over Cane Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 93 vehicles a day, projected to reach 107 by 2028. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 127
CrossesCane Creek
Location4.0 MI NE of Berry
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.70368, -87.55877
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (1996)
Projected traffic107 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$569,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 127 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 127 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 127 over Cane Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is County RD 127 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County RD 127 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.