US Bridges

SR 134 MP 17.917 over Wilbers Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · 2.9 Mi. E. SR 87 · Structure no. 003342

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 134 MP 17.917 over Wilbers Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 134 MP 17.917 over Wilbers Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 134 MP 17.917
CrossesWilbers Creek
Location2.9 Mi. E. SR 87
RouteState Highway 134
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.31278, -85.98237
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2013)
Projected traffic5,040 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$717,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 134 MP 17.917 over Wilbers Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 134 MP 17.917 over Wilbers 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 17.917 over Wilbers Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 134 MP 17.917 over Wilbers Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 134 MP 17.917 over Wilbers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.