Al - 74 (us 278) over Locust Fork
GoodBlount County, Alabama · Black Warrior River · Structure no. 018759
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 375 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,294
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al - 74 (us 278) over Locust Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 74 (us 278) over Locust Fork in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,294 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,325 by 2044. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al - 74 (us 278) over Locust Fork built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al - 74 (us 278) over Locust Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Al - 74 (us 278) over Locust Fork carry?
About 8,294 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Al - 74 (us 278) over Locust Fork?
The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Al - 74 (us 278) over Locust Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.