US Bridges

Al - 174 over Branch

Fair

St. Clair County, Alabama · 200 East US 411 · Structure no. 002612

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,024
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 174 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Al - 174 over Branch in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 3,024 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,999 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 174
CrossesBranch
Location200 East US 411
RouteState Highway 174
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.67583, -86.4075
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic3,024 (2023)
Projected traffic3,999 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 174 over Branch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 174 over Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Al - 174 over Branch carry?

About 3,024 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Al - 174 over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Al - 174 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.