US Bridges

Cane Creek Road over Cane Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.125 MI W I-65 Warrior · Structure no. 016698

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,050
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cane Creek Road over Cane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cane Creek Road 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 11,050 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,100 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCane Creek Road
CrossesCane Creek
Location0.125 MI W I-65 Warrior
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.81129, -86.82649
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 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 traffic11,050 (2023)
Projected traffic15,100 by 2043
Trucks15%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$947,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cane Creek Road over Cane Creek built?

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

What condition is Cane Creek Road 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 Cane Creek Road over Cane Creek carry?

About 11,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Cane Creek Road over Cane Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cane Creek Road over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.