US Bridges

AL-74 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Winston County, Alabama · 5 MI W City of Addison · Structure no. 012603

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
475 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,717
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-74 over Brushy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-74 over Brushy Creek in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6 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 2,717 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,129 by 2033. The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-74
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location5 MI W City of Addison
RouteU.S. Route 278
CountyWinston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.172, -87.24942
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length475 ft (144.8 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,717 (2020)
Projected traffic3,129 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-74 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,717 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is AL-74 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns AL-74 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.