US Bridges

Al - 174 over Cane Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Alabama · North of Hawkins Lane · Structure no. 002613

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 174 over Cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al - 174 over Cane Creek 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 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,420 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAl - 174
CrossesCane Creek
LocationNorth of Hawkins Lane
RouteState Highway 174
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.64389, -86.35472
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2024)
Projected traffic6,420 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$394,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 174 over Cane Creek built?

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

What condition is Al - 174 over Cane 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Al - 174 over Cane Creek carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Al - 174 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al - 174 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.