US Bridges

CR134 Ollis Martin over Trib. Oldtown Creek

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Alabama · N.E. CR 23 Pd Hill · Structure no. 014415

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR134 Ollis Martin over Trib. Oldtown Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR134 Ollis Martin over Trib. Oldtown Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 54 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR134 Ollis Martin
CrossesTrib. Oldtown Creek
LocationN.E. CR 23 Pd Hill
RouteCounty Highway 134
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.81456, -87.38425
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating14.6 US tons
Inventory rating10.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1993)
Projected traffic99 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$246,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR134 Ollis Martin over Trib. Oldtown Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is CR134 Ollis Martin over Trib. Oldtown Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR134 Ollis Martin over Trib. Oldtown Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is CR134 Ollis Martin over Trib. Oldtown Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR134 Ollis Martin over Trib. Oldtown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.