US Bridges

SR 134 MP 70.942 over Stevenson Creek

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi.W. Henry CO.63 · Structure no. 002865

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 134 MP 70.942 over Stevenson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 134 MP 70.942 over Stevenson Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,944 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 134 MP 70.942
CrossesStevenson Creek
Location1.5 Mi.W. Henry CO.63
RouteState Highway 134
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.35513, -85.18498
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2013)
Projected traffic1,944 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$867,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 134 MP 70.942 over Stevenson Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 134 MP 70.942 over Stevenson 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 70.942 over Stevenson Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 134 MP 70.942 over Stevenson Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 134 MP 70.942 over Stevenson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.