US Bridges

CO RD 34 over Webb Creek

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · CO RD 13 to CO RD 33 · Structure no. 007708

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
355
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 34 over Webb Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 34 over Webb Creek in Houston 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 355 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO RD 34
CrossesWebb Creek
LocationCO RD 13 to CO RD 33
RouteCounty Highway 34
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.17607, -85.26372
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (1993)
Projected traffic600 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$406,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 34 over Webb Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 34 over Webb 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 34 over Webb Creek carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 34 over Webb Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 34 over Webb Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.