US Bridges

County Road over Cane Creek

Fair

St. Clair County, Alabama · 0.5 MI S Cook Springs · Structure no. 015232

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over Cane Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 469 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesCane Creek
Location0.5 MI S Cook Springs
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.58723, -86.39662
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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1999)
Projected traffic469 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$441,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road over Cane Creek carry?

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

How long is County Road over Cane Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.