US Bridges

ST Clair CO 40 over Canoe Creek

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St. Clair County, Alabama · 4 3 MI NE Springville · Structure no. 015183

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
368
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Clair CO 40 over Canoe Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying ST Clair CO 40 over Canoe Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 368 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2037. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesST Clair CO 40
CrossesCanoe Creek
Location4 3 MI NE Springville
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.80441, -86.41956
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (2017)
Projected traffic547 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$926,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Clair CO 40 over Canoe Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Clair CO 40 over Canoe 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does ST Clair CO 40 over Canoe Creek carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is ST Clair CO 40 over Canoe Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns ST Clair CO 40 over Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.