Co. Hwy. 340 over Buck Creek
GoodShelby County, Alabama · 0.25 MI E JCT ST 31 · Structure no. 017795
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. Hwy. 340 over Buck Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Hwy. 340 over Buck Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. Hwy. 340 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co. Hwy. 340 over Buck 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 340 over Buck Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Co. Hwy. 340 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Co. Hwy. 340 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.