US Bridges

ST Clair CO HWY over Little Canoe Creek

Fair

St. Clair County, Alabama · 1.8 MI NE Camp Sumatanga · Structure no. 007912

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
375
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Clair CO HWY over Little Canoe Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying ST Clair CO HWY over Little Canoe Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2029. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesST Clair CO HWY
CrossesLittle Canoe Creek
Location1.8 MI NE Camp Sumatanga
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.97039, -86.25606
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (1999)
Projected traffic645 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$630,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Clair CO HWY over Little Canoe Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Clair CO HWY over Little Canoe 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does ST Clair CO HWY over Little Canoe Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is ST Clair CO HWY over Little Canoe Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns ST Clair CO HWY over Little Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.