US Bridges

AL-74 over Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 3.6 MI W JCT AL-253 · Structure no. 015528

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-74 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-74 over Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-74
CrossesCreek
Location3.6 MI W JCT AL-253
RouteU.S. Route 278
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.11703, -87.86078
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2020)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-74 over Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-74 over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does AL-74 over Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is AL-74 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns AL-74 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.