US Bridges

Co. Hwy. 34 over Stream Off Wolf Creek

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Alabama · 3.75MI W JCT Al 25 · Structure no. 012580

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
388
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Hwy. 34 over Stream Off Wolf Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Hwy. 34 over Stream Off Wolf Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 388 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Hwy. 34
CrossesStream Off Wolf Creek
Location3.75MI W JCT Al 25
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.21361, -86.65976
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2024)
Projected traffic585 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Hwy. 34 over Stream Off Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Hwy. 34 over Stream Off Wolf 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 34 over Stream Off Wolf Creek carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Hwy. 34 over Stream Off Wolf Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Hwy. 34 over Stream Off Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.