US Bridges

SR74 / US278 over Nances Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · 2.7 MI East JCT SR200 · Structure no. 019987

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,426
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR74 / US278 over Nances Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR74 / US278 over Nances Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,426 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,196 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR74 / US278
CrossesNances Creek
Location2.7 MI East JCT SR200
RouteU.S. Route 278
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.93461, -85.59044
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,426 (2023)
Projected traffic6,196 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR74 / US278 over Nances Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR74 / US278 over Nances 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR74 / US278 over Nances Creek carry?

About 4,426 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR74 / US278 over Nances Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR74 / US278 over Nances Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.