US Bridges

Saint Clair Road over Canoe Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Alabama · 1.9 Miles West of US 411 · Structure no. 019737

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saint Clair Road over Canoe Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saint Clair Road over Canoe Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,800 by 2028. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSaint Clair Road
CrossesCanoe Creek
Location1.9 Miles West of US 411
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.73669, -86.38007
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2006)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Saint Clair Road over Canoe Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saint Clair Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Saint Clair Road over Canoe Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Saint Clair Road over Canoe Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Saint Clair Road over Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.