US Bridges

Sharon Blvd over Burnt Cane Creek

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · 1 Mile S Dora · Structure no. 002227

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharon Blvd over Burnt Cane Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sharon Blvd over Burnt 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSharon Blvd
CrossesBurnt Cane Creek
Location1 Mile S Dora
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.71667, -87.08333
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1991)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2032
Trucks20%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$376,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sharon Blvd over Burnt Cane Creek built?

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

What condition is Sharon Blvd over Burnt 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sharon Blvd over Burnt Cane Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Sharon Blvd over Burnt Cane Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Sharon Blvd over Burnt Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.