US Bridges

SR 134 MP 21.948 over Double Bridges Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · 6.9 Mi. E. SR 87 · Structure no. 003344

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,150
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 134 MP 21.948 over Double Bridges Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 134 MP 21.948 over Double Bridges 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 7,150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,296 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 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 21.948
CrossesDouble Bridges Creek
Location6.9 Mi. E. SR 87
RouteState Highway 134
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.31595, -85.91818
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,150 (2013)
Projected traffic10,296 by 2033
Trucks8%
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$925,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 134 MP 21.948 over Double Bridges Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 134 MP 21.948 over Double Bridges 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 21.948 over Double Bridges Creek carry?

About 7,150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 134 MP 21.948 over Double Bridges Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 134 MP 21.948 over Double Bridges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.