US Bridges

Co. Rd. 34 over Spring Branch

Good

Franklin County, Alabama · 2.4 MI E. SR24 CO34 JCT · Structure no. 021050

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 34 over Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 34 over Spring Branch in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 34
CrossesSpring Branch
Location2.4 MI E. SR24 CO34 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.35178, -87.5617
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2015)
Projected traffic38 by 2035
Trucks13%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$363,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 34 over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 34 over Spring 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 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 34 over Spring Branch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 34 over Spring Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 34 over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.