US Bridges

Dixie Springs RD over Cane Creek

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · 2 Miles S Oakman · Structure no. 013840

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixie Springs RD over Cane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dixie Springs RD over Cane Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 51 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 70% of them trucks, projected to reach 595 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDixie Springs RD
CrossesCane Creek
Location2 Miles S Oakman
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.7, -87.35
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (1991)
Projected traffic595 by 2032
Trucks70%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$362,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dixie Springs RD over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Dixie Springs RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Dixie Springs RD over Cane Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 70% are trucks.

How long is Dixie Springs RD over Cane Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Dixie Springs RD over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.