US Bridges

Co. 1174 over Wildcat Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 1.0 Mi. S.E. County Lake · Structure no. 018374

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 1174 over Wildcat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. 1174 over Wildcat Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCo. 1174
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location1.0 Mi. S.E. County Lake
RouteCounty Highway 174
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.80556, -85.33694
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2010)
Projected traffic31 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$586,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 1174 over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. 1174 over Wildcat 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Co. 1174 over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Co. 1174 over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 1174 over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.