US Bridges

SR 179 over Clear Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Alabama · 1 MI So JCT SR168 * SR179 · Structure no. 014010

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,376
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 179 over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 179 over Clear Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 3,376 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,726 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 179
CrossesClear Creek
Location1 MI So JCT SR168 * SR179
RouteState Highway 179
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.17833, -86.19667
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,376 (2023)
Projected traffic4,726 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 179 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 179 over Clear 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 179 over Clear Creek carry?

About 3,376 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 179 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 179 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.