US Bridges

CR-34 over North Fork Butt River

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 3 Miles West Winston CO L · Structure no. 005697

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-34 over North Fork Butt River is a concrete culvert carrying CR-34 over North Fork Butt River in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 125 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 559 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-34
CrossesNorth Fork Butt River
Location3 Miles West Winston CO L
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.21006, -87.68775
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 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 traffic260 (2001)
Projected traffic559 by 2035
Trucks20%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$308,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-34 over North Fork Butt River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is CR-34 over North Fork Butt River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR-34 over North Fork Butt River carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CR-34 over North Fork Butt River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR-34 over North Fork Butt River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.