US Bridges

County Rt #34 over Little Coalfire Creek

Good

Pickens County, Alabama · 5.2 MI East CO Rt #75 · Structure no. 009699

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt #34 over Little Coalfire Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Rt #34 over Little Coalfire Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2028. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Rt #34
CrossesLittle Coalfire Creek
Location5.2 MI East CO Rt #75
RouteCounty Highway 34
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.47434, -88.08923
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1998)
Projected traffic300 by 2028
Trucks10%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$481,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt #34 over Little Coalfire Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt #34 over Little Coalfire 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Rt #34 over Little Coalfire Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Rt #34 over Little Coalfire Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Rt #34 over Little Coalfire Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.