US Bridges

So. Noble Street over Snow Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · South Noble Street · Structure no. 015437

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

So. Noble Street over Snow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying So. Noble Street over Snow Creek in Calhoun 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 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSo. Noble Street
CrossesSnow Creek
LocationSouth Noble Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.66111, -85.82972
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2025)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2045
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$717,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was So. Noble Street over Snow Creek built?

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

What condition is So. Noble Street over Snow Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does So. Noble Street over Snow Creek carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is So. Noble Street over Snow Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns So. Noble Street over Snow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.