US Bridges

Bains Road (CR-34) over Little Magby Creek

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Pickens County, Alabama · 1 Mile South of Rt #14 · Structure no. 021112

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bains Road (CR-34) over Little Magby Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bains Road (CR-34) over Little Magby Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2034. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBains Road (CR-34)
CrossesLittle Magby Creek
Location1 Mile South of Rt #14
RouteCounty Highway 168
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.49734, -88.25461
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2015)
Projected traffic200 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$571,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bains Road (CR-34) over Little Magby Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bains Road (CR-34) over Little 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Bains Road (CR-34) over Little Magby Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bains Road (CR-34) over Little Magby Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bains Road (CR-34) over Little Magby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.