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County HIGHWAY134 over Big Slab Creek

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Marshall County, Alabama · 3332 Ft NE JCT 1352 · Structure no. 007175

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
399
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HIGHWAY134 over Big Slab Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County HIGHWAY134 over Big Slab Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 399 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HIGHWAY134
CrossesBig Slab Creek
Location3332 Ft NE JCT 1352
RouteCounty Highway 344
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.21002, -86.20354
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (1994)
Projected traffic650 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$584,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HIGHWAY134 over Big Slab Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HIGHWAY134 over Big Slab 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County HIGHWAY134 over Big Slab Creek carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County HIGHWAY134 over Big Slab Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns County HIGHWAY134 over Big Slab Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.