US Bridges

Warrior-Jasper RD over Cane Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1.5 MI W of Warrior · Structure no. 005315

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,623
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warrior-Jasper RD over Cane Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Warrior-Jasper RD over Cane Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 7,623 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,150 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesWarrior-Jasper RD
CrossesCane Creek
Location1.5 MI W of Warrior
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.81321, -86.83663
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,623 (2024)
Projected traffic8,150 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$587,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warrior-Jasper RD over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warrior-Jasper RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Warrior-Jasper RD over Cane Creek carry?

About 7,623 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Warrior-Jasper RD over Cane Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Warrior-Jasper RD over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.