US Bridges

SR 134 MP 38.078 over Dilly Branch

Good

Dale County, Alabama · 3.6 Mi.E.Of Daleville · Structure no. 016111

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,460
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 134 MP 38.078 over Dilly Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 134 MP 38.078 over Dilly Branch in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,460 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,422 by 2033. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 134 MP 38.078
CrossesDilly Branch
Location3.6 Mi.E.Of Daleville
RouteState Highway 134
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.31297, -85.67255
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,460 (2013)
Projected traffic6,422 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 134 MP 38.078 over Dilly Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 134 MP 38.078 over Dilly Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 134 MP 38.078 over Dilly Branch carry?

About 4,460 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 134 MP 38.078 over Dilly Branch?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 134 MP 38.078 over Dilly Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.