US Bridges

County HWY O34 over Kahatchee Creek

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 0.8 Mi. West JCT Co. 008? · Structure no. 018427

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
508
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY O34 over Kahatchee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County HWY O34 over Kahatchee Creek in Talladega 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 508 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 693 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesCounty HWY O34
CrossesKahatchee Creek
Location0.8 Mi. West JCT Co. 008?
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
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 inspectionSeptember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic508 (2018)
Projected traffic693 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$866,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HWY O34 over Kahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HWY O34 over Kahatchee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County HWY O34 over Kahatchee Creek carry?

About 508 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County HWY O34 over Kahatchee Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns County HWY O34 over Kahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.