SR74 / US278 over Terrapin Creek Relief
GoodCalhoun County, Alabama · .2 MI W Cherokee CO Line · Structure no. 019993
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,304
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR74 / US278 over Terrapin Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SR74 / US278 over Terrapin Creek Relief in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 4,304 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,025 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR74 / US278 over Terrapin Creek Relief built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR74 / US278 over Terrapin Creek Relief 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 Terrapin Creek Relief carry?
About 4,304 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR74 / US278 over Terrapin Creek Relief?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns SR74 / US278 over Terrapin Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.