US Bridges

CO 34 over Enitachopco Creek

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · Ashland to Highpine · Structure no. 003659

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
281
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 34 over Enitachopco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 34 over Enitachopco Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 418 by 2036. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 34
CrossesEnitachopco Creek
LocationAshland to Highpine
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.25608, -85.86607
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2016)
Projected traffic418 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$446,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 34 over Enitachopco Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 34 over Enitachopco 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO 34 over Enitachopco Creek carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO 34 over Enitachopco Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO 34 over Enitachopco Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.