US Bridges

CO RD 1344 over Little Slab Creek

Good

Marshall County, Alabama · 679 Ft W JCT 1348 · Structure no. 015662

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 1344 over Little Slab Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 1344 over Little Slab Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 1344
CrossesLittle Slab Creek
Location679 Ft W JCT 1348
RouteCounty Highway 344
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.21963, -86.19827
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1994)
Projected traffic400 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$394,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 1344 over Little Slab Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 1344 over Little 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 CO RD 1344 over Little Slab Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 1344 over Little Slab Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 1344 over Little Slab Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.