US Bridges

ST Clair CO 26 over Little Trout Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Alabama · 1.5 MI NW Fairview Church · Structure no. 009091

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Clair CO 26 over Little Trout Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying ST Clair CO 26 over Little Trout Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,407 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesST Clair CO 26
CrossesLittle Trout Creek
Location1.5 MI NW Fairview Church
RouteCounty Highway 29
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.75803, -86.21751
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1999)
Projected traffic1,407 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$768,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Clair CO 26 over Little Trout Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Clair CO 26 over Little Trout 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does ST Clair CO 26 over Little Trout Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST Clair CO 26 over Little Trout Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns ST Clair CO 26 over Little Trout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.