US Bridges

SR4/US78 over Egoniaga Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · 2.8 MI East JCT US 431 · Structure no. 000585

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,241
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4/US78 over Egoniaga Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR4/US78 over Egoniaga Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 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 4,241 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,937 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR4/US78
CrossesEgoniaga Creek
Location2.8 MI East JCT US 431
RouteU.S. Route 78
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.63558, -85.67786
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,241 (2022)
Projected traffic5,937 by 2042
Trucks14%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR4/US78 over Egoniaga Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR4/US78 over Egoniaga 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR4/US78 over Egoniaga Creek carry?

About 4,241 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR4/US78 over Egoniaga Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns SR4/US78 over Egoniaga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.