US Bridges

County Road 34 over Magby Creek

Good

Pickens County, Alabama · 0.3 Mi. East CR#75 · Structure no. 018855

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
269
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 34 over Magby Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 34 over Magby Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 269 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 34
CrossesMagby Creek
Location0.3 Mi. East CR#75
RouteCounty Highway 34
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.4756, -88.24912
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic269 (2003)
Projected traffic395 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$492,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 34 over Magby Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 34 over Magby 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 34 over Magby Creek carry?

About 269 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 34 over Magby Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 34 over Magby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.