US Bridges

Al 26 over High Log Creek

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 7.2 MI E JCT 51 · Structure no. 020483

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,980
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 26 over High Log Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 26 over High Log Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,980 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,090 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 26
CrossesHigh Log Creek
Location7.2 MI E JCT 51
RouteState Highway 26
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.27278, -85.29922
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating76.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,980 (2012)
Projected traffic3,090 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 26 over High Log Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 26 over High Log 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Al 26 over High Log Creek carry?

About 1,980 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Al 26 over High Log Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Al 26 over High Log Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.