US Bridges

ST Clair CO 35 over Canoe Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Alabama · 0.1 NW Fairview Church · Structure no. 003077

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Clair CO 35 over Canoe Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying ST Clair CO 35 over Canoe Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 78 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 411 by 2029. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesST Clair CO 35
CrossesCanoe Creek
Location0.1 NW Fairview Church
RouteCounty Highway 35
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.78006, -86.36244
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1999)
Projected traffic411 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$528,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Clair CO 35 over Canoe Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is ST Clair CO 35 over Canoe 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 ST Clair CO 35 over Canoe Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST Clair CO 35 over Canoe Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns ST Clair CO 35 over Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.