SR74 / US278 over Terrapin Creek
GoodCalhoun County, Alabama · 3 MI E JCT SR9 · Structure no. 019994
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,665
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR74 / US278 over Terrapin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR74 / US278 over Terrapin Creek 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 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 3,665 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,131 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 47 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR74 / US278 over Terrapin Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR74 / US278 over Terrapin 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 Terrapin Creek carry?
About 3,665 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR74 / US278 over Terrapin Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR74 / US278 over Terrapin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.