US Bridges

CO RD 2 over Cane Creek

PoorPosted for load

Winston County, Alabama · 1 MI N JCT US 278 · Structure no. 006146

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 2 over Cane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 2 over Cane Creek in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 2
CrossesCane Creek
Location1 MI N JCT US 278
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.17275, -87.34981
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1991)
Projected traffic300 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$339,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 2 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 2 over Cane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 2 over Cane Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 2 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 2 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.