US Bridges

Rouse Road over Cane Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 2 MI N Cane Creek Road · Structure no. 017457

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
302
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rouse Road over Cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rouse Road over Cane Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 302 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRouse Road
CrossesCane Creek
Location2 MI N Cane Creek Road
RouteCounty Highway 630
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.83123, -86.83199
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2025)
Projected traffic350 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$513,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rouse Road over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rouse Road over Cane Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Rouse Road over Cane Creek carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rouse Road over Cane Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Rouse Road over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.