US Bridges

Old Jasper Hiway over Cane Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1.25 MI N Lynns Crossing · Structure no. 012414

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Jasper Hiway over Cane Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Jasper Hiway over Cane Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Jasper Hiway
CrossesCane Creek
Location1.25 MI N Lynns Crossing
RouteCounty Highway 124
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.69427, -86.97286
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2018)
Projected traffic175 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Jasper Hiway over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Jasper Hiway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Jasper Hiway over Cane Creek carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Jasper Hiway over Cane Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Jasper Hiway over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.