US Bridges

AL-195 over Clear Creek

Fair

Winston County, Alabama · 7.95 MI S JCT US 278 · Structure no. 017295

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
440 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,460
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-195 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-195 over Clear Creek in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,460 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,243 by 2040. The structure is 440 ft (134 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-195
CrossesClear Creek
Location7.95 MI S JCT US 278
RouteState Highway 195
CountyWinston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.05195, -87.38647
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length440 ft (134 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,460 (2020)
Projected traffic3,243 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-195 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-195 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does AL-195 over Clear Creek carry?

About 2,460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is AL-195 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 440 ft (134 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns AL-195 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.