US Bridges

CR 334 over Peavine Creek

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Shelby County, Alabama · 0.13 MI East CR 11 · Structure no. 019516

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 334 over Peavine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 334 over Peavine Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 334
CrossesPeavine Creek
Location0.13 MI East CR 11
RouteCounty Highway 334
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.29764, -86.74562
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic105 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$329,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 334 over Peavine Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 334 over Peavine 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 334 over Peavine Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 334 over Peavine Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 334 over Peavine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.