US Bridges

Coal Valley Road over Cane Creek

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · Coal Valley · Structure no. 002210

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coal Valley Road over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Coal Valley Road over Cane 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 5 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCoal Valley Road
CrossesCane Creek
LocationCoal Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.75, -87.43333
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic325 (1991)
Projected traffic550 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$281,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coal Valley Road over Cane Creek built?

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

What condition is Coal Valley 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Coal Valley Road over Cane Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Coal Valley Road over Cane Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Coal Valley Road over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.