US Bridges

CO RD 1235 over Cane Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Alabama · 2.7 MI N CO RD 1240 · Structure no. 016444

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 1235 over Cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 1235 over Cane Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 1235
CrossesCane Creek
Location2.7 MI N CO RD 1240
RouteCounty Highway 235
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.477, -86.528
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1995)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$568,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 1235 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 1235 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 1235 over Cane Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is CO RD 1235 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 1235 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.