US Bridges

Mcdade Road over Cranford Creek

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · 1 Mile S Carbon Hill · Structure no. 002207

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdade Road over Cranford Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mcdade Road over Cranford Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMcdade Road
CrossesCranford Creek
Location1 Mile S Carbon Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.88333, -87.51667
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (1991)
Projected traffic350 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$370,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcdade Road over Cranford Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcdade Road over Cranford 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mcdade Road over Cranford Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mcdade Road over Cranford Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdade Road over Cranford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.