AL-74 over Tanyard Creek
FairWinston County, Alabama · 6.8 MI E JCT AL-5 · Structure no. 006342
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,833
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-74 over Tanyard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-74 over Tanyard Creek in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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.
It carries about 1,833 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,586 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was AL-74 over Tanyard Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-74 over Tanyard 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does AL-74 over Tanyard Creek carry?
About 1,833 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is AL-74 over Tanyard Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns AL-74 over Tanyard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.