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Unpaved Co. Rd. over Cane Creek

Fair

Winston County, Alabama · 1 MI N JCT CO RD 53 · Structure no. 015489

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Unpaved Co. Rd. over Cane Creek is a steel culvert carrying Unpaved Co. Rd. over Cane Creek in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUnpaved Co. Rd.
CrossesCane Creek
Location1 MI N JCT CO RD 53
RouteCounty Highway 435
CountyWinston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.15773, -87.39154
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1991)
Projected traffic250 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$817,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Unpaved Co. Rd. over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Unpaved Co. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Unpaved Co. Rd. over Cane Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Unpaved Co. Rd. over Cane Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Unpaved Co. Rd. over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.