US Bridges

CR-34S over E Trib to Baker Branch

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Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi. W. of Al. Hwy. 59 · Structure no. 021633

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
569
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-34S over E Trib to Baker Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR-34S over E Trib to Baker Branch in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 569 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 748 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-34S
CrossesE Trib to Baker Branch
Location0.5 Mi. W. of Al. Hwy. 59
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.47984, -87.72074
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic569 (2024)
Projected traffic748 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$369,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-34S over E Trib to Baker Branch built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-34S over E Trib to Baker Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR-34S over E Trib to Baker Branch carry?

About 569 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-34S over E Trib to Baker Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR-34S over E Trib to Baker Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.