ST Clair CO Hw 78 over Broken Arrow Creek
FairSt. Clair County, Alabama · 0.6 MI N Harkeys Chap.Ch. · Structure no. 003375
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 1999 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST Clair CO Hw 78 over Broken Arrow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying ST Clair CO Hw 78 over Broken Arrow Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 90% of them trucks, projected to reach 858 by 2029. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST Clair CO Hw 78 over Broken Arrow Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST Clair CO Hw 78 over Broken Arrow 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does ST Clair CO Hw 78 over Broken Arrow Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 90% are trucks.
How long is ST Clair CO Hw 78 over Broken Arrow Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns ST Clair CO Hw 78 over Broken Arrow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.