US Bridges

CR-34 over Wilson Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · 1.5 MI S of Molloy · Structure no. 019567

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-34 over Wilson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR-34 over Wilson Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 301 vehicles a day, projected to reach 320 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-34
CrossesWilson Creek
Location1.5 MI S of Molloy
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.71629, -88.20319
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2005)
Projected traffic320 by 2032
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-34 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-34 over Wilson 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR-34 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is CR-34 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR-34 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.