US Bridges

Co. 174 over Snapper Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Chambers County, Alabama · 2 Mi. S. Chambers Co.Lake · Structure no. 000848

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2014
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 174 over Snapper Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. 174 over Snapper Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 95 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2034. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. 174
CrossesSnapper Creek
Location2 Mi. S. Chambers Co.Lake
RouteCounty Highway 174
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.79076, -85.35082
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2014
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2010)
Projected traffic31 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$283,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 174 over Snapper Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Co. 174 over Snapper Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2014.

How much traffic does Co. 174 over Snapper Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Co. 174 over Snapper Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 174 over Snapper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.