US Bridges

SR 134 MP 15.930 over Tight Eye Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · 1 Mi. E. Jct. SR 87 · Structure no. 003341

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 134 MP 15.930 over Tight Eye Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 134 MP 15.930 over Tight Eye Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 77 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 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,392 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 134 MP 15.930
CrossesTight Eye Creek
Location1 Mi. E. Jct. SR 87
RouteState Highway 134
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.31167, -86.01624
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2013)
Projected traffic4,392 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$418,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 134 MP 15.930 over Tight Eye Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 134 MP 15.930 over Tight Eye 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 134 MP 15.930 over Tight Eye Creek carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 134 MP 15.930 over Tight Eye Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 134 MP 15.930 over Tight Eye Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.