US Bridges

CO HWY 34 over N Fork Wolf Creek

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · 3.4 MI W JCT ST 25 · Structure no. 016440

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO HWY 34 over N Fork Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO HWY 34 over N Fork Wolf Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCO HWY 34
CrossesN Fork Wolf Creek
Location3.4 MI W JCT ST 25
RouteCounty Highway 34
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.2098, -86.65382
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic700 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$432,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO HWY 34 over N Fork Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO HWY 34 over N Fork Wolf 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO HWY 34 over N Fork Wolf Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO HWY 34 over N Fork Wolf Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CO HWY 34 over N Fork Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.