US Bridges

CO RD 51 over Cane CR

Fair

Randolph County, Alabama · 1 MI N of Woodland · Structure no. 020886

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 51 over Cane CR is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 51 over Cane CR in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 51
CrossesCane CR
Location1 MI N of Woodland
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3939, -85.4012
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2014)
Projected traffic400 by 2034
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$563,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 51 over Cane CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 51 over Cane CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 51 over Cane CR carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 51 over Cane CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 51 over Cane CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.