US Bridges

Co. Rd. 63 over Cane Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 2.8 Miles NE of Berry · Structure no. 020028

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 63 over Cane Creek is a steel culvert carrying Co. Rd. 63 over Cane Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 73 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 6 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2028. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 63
CrossesCane Creek
Location2.8 Miles NE of Berry
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.70006, -87.58872
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 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 traffic340 (2007)
Projected traffic490 by 2028
Trucks11%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 63 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Co. Rd. 63 over Cane 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 63 over Cane Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 63 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Co. Rd. 63 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.