Al - 174 over Cane Creek
St. Clair County, Alabama · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Al - 174 over Cane Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 48 of the 183 inventoried bridges in St. Clair County rated good (26.2%); 3 (1.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated December 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 33 ft |
| Location | North of Hawkins Lane |
| NBI structure number | 002613 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Alabama department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in St. Clair County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 20 over Little Cahaba River | 1961 | 65,150 | Fair |
| I - 20 over Al - 4 ( US 78) | 2005 | 53,023 | Fair |
| I20 over Head Springs | 1961 | 51,890 | Fair |
| I - 20 over Kelly Creek | 2010 | 51,890 | Good |
| I - 20 over Cook Springs Road | 2010 | 51,890 | Good |
| I - 20 over Cane Creek | 1991 | 51,010 | Fair |
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