SR 176 over Bear Creek
GoodDeKalb County, Alabama · 3.7 MI E JCT CO RD 275 · Structure no. 013692
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 82
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 176 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 176 over Bear Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 82 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 176 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 176 over Bear 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SR 176 over Bear Creek carry?
About 82 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 176 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns SR 176 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.