County Road 178 over Four Mile Creek
FairPosted for loadTalladega County, Alabama · 3 Miles East Childersburg · Structure no. 014009
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 57 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 510
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 178 over Four Mile Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 178 over Four Mile Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2038. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 178 over Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 178 over Four Mile 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 178 over Four Mile Creek carry?
About 510 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Road 178 over Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 178 over Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.