CO Rt 434 over Big Shoal Creek
GoodLawrence County, Alabama · 0.8 MI W JCT CO Rt 87 · Structure no. 003805
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 664
- 1992 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 434 over Big Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 434 over Big Shoal Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 664 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2034. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 434 over Big Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 434 over Big Shoal 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 434 over Big Shoal Creek carry?
About 664 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 434 over Big Shoal Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 434 over Big Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.