Co. 174 over Snapper Creek
PoorClosed to trafficChambers County, Alabama · 2 Mi. S. Chambers Co.Lake · Structure no. 000849
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2014
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. 174 over Snapper Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Co. 174 over Snapper Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1930, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2034. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. 174 over Snapper Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co. 174 over Snapper Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 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 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Co. 174 over Snapper Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.