US Bridges

County Road 34 over Pea River

Good

Bullock County, Alabama · Sec 6 T12 R25 · Structure no. 018128

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 34 over Pea River is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 34 over Pea River in Bullock County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 34
CrossesPea River
LocationSec 6 T12 R25
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyBullock County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.05073, -85.57041
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2044
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 34 over Pea River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 34 over Pea River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 34 over Pea River carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 34 over Pea River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 34 over Pea River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.