US Bridges

Brantley RD over Cane Creek Tributary

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1.5 MI W of Warrior · Structure no. 013861

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brantley RD over Cane Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Brantley RD over Cane Creek Tributary in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBrantley RD
CrossesCane Creek Tributary
Location1.5 MI W of Warrior
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.81551, -86.83995
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$283,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brantley RD over Cane Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brantley RD over Cane Creek Tributary 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Brantley RD over Cane Creek Tributary carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Brantley RD over Cane Creek Tributary?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Brantley RD over Cane Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.