CO Rt 34 over Cowpen Creek
GoodLauderdale County, Alabama · 5.2 MI E Int SR 17 · Structure no. 020589
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 484
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 34 over Cowpen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 34 over Cowpen Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 484 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 719 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 34 over Cowpen Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 34 over Cowpen Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 34 over Cowpen Creek carry?
About 484 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 34 over Cowpen Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 34 over Cowpen Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.