US Bridges

CO RD 34 over Little Scarham Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · 1 MI E Al 75 T8SR6E · Structure no. 007706

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
196
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 34 over Little Scarham Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 34 over Little Scarham Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 291 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 34
CrossesLittle Scarham Creek
Location1 MI E Al 75 T8SR6E
RouteCounty Highway 34
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.32448, -86.04244
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 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 traffic196 (2024)
Projected traffic291 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$310,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 34 over Little Scarham Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 34 over Little Scarham 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 34 over Little Scarham Creek carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 34 over Little Scarham Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 34 over Little Scarham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.