Al - 34 over Coosa River
FairSt. Clair County, Alabama · ST Clair Talledega CO LN · Structure no. 007979
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,266 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,980
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al - 34 over Coosa River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Al - 34 over Coosa River in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,980 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,613 by 2044. The structure is 1,266 ft (385.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al - 34 over Coosa River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al - 34 over Coosa River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Al - 34 over Coosa River carry?
About 4,980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Al - 34 over Coosa River?
The structure is 1,266 ft (385.9 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Al - 34 over Coosa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.