SR4 / US78 over Snow Creek
GoodCalhoun County, Alabama · 0.1 MI East JCT SR 21 · Structure no. 016037
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 246 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,597
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR4 / US78 over Snow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR4 / US78 over Snow Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 9,597 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,435 by 2042. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR4 / US78 over Snow Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR4 / US78 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR4 / US78 over Snow Creek carry?
About 9,597 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR4 / US78 over Snow Creek?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR4 / US78 over Snow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.