US 278; SR 74 over Brindle Creek
GoodCullman County, Alabama · .5 East of AL157/74 · Structure no. 020682
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 234 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,648
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 278; SR 74 over Brindle Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278; SR 74 over Brindle Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 5,648 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,907 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 278; SR 74 over Brindle Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 278; SR 74 over Brindle 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US 278; SR 74 over Brindle Creek carry?
About 5,648 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 278; SR 74 over Brindle Creek?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns US 278; SR 74 over Brindle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.