Co. Hwy. 74 over Boliver Creek
GoodShelby County, Alabama · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. Co. 69 · Structure no. 015209
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. Hwy. 74 over Boliver Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Hwy. 74 over Boliver Creek in Shelby 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. Hwy. 74 over Boliver Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co. Hwy. 74 over Boliver 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 Co. Hwy. 74 over Boliver Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Co. Hwy. 74 over Boliver Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Co. Hwy. 74 over Boliver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.