AL-74 over Barn Creek
GoodMarion County, Alabama · 1 Mile E JCT AL-253 · Structure no. 018253
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 375 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,588
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-74 over Barn Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-74 over Barn Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,588 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,972 by 2040. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL-74 over Barn Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-74 over Barn 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does AL-74 over Barn Creek carry?
About 1,588 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is AL-74 over Barn Creek?
The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns AL-74 over Barn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.