US Bridges

Roadway over Cane Creek

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · 3.2 MI E Ala HWY 17 · Structure no. 003149

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
222
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway over Cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Roadway over Cane Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, 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 222 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRoadway
CrossesCane Creek
Location3.2 MI E Ala HWY 17
RouteCounty Highway 1253
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.365, -88.13833
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic222 (2020)
Projected traffic330 by 2038
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$308,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roadway over Cane Creek built?

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

What condition is Roadway over Cane 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Roadway over Cane Creek carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Roadway over Cane Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Roadway over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.