US Bridges

AL-74 over Clear Creek

Fair

Winston County, Alabama · 3.8 MI W JCT SR 195 · Structure no. 006344

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
212 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,186
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-74 over Clear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying AL-74 over Clear 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 2,186 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2040. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-74
CrossesClear Creek
Location3.8 MI W JCT SR 195
RouteU.S. Route 278
CountyWinston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.15344, -87.47814
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,186 (2020)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-74 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-74 over Clear 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 Clear Creek carry?

About 2,186 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is AL-74 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns AL-74 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.