US Bridges

Al 134 MP 2.118 over W. Fork Cripple Creek

Good

Covington County, Alabama · .5 Mi. E. Opp City Limit · Structure no. 016968

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,590
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 134 MP 2.118 over W. Fork Cripple Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 134 MP 2.118 over W. Fork Cripple Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,590 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,685 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 134 MP 2.118
CrossesW. Fork Cripple Creek
Location.5 Mi. E. Opp City Limit
RouteState Highway 134
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.28295, -86.22037
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,590 (2013)
Projected traffic4,685 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 134 MP 2.118 over W. Fork Cripple Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 134 MP 2.118 over W. Fork Cripple Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Al 134 MP 2.118 over W. Fork Cripple Creek carry?

About 3,590 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Al 134 MP 2.118 over W. Fork Cripple Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Al 134 MP 2.118 over W. Fork Cripple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.