US Bridges

County Road 234 over Dry Creek

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · .3 Miles South Co.Rd. 302 · Structure no. 018852

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
395
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 234 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 234 over Dry Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 395 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 234
CrossesDry Creek
Location.3 Miles South Co.Rd. 302
RouteCounty Highway 234
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.36557, -86.08952
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2016)
Projected traffic440 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$748,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 234 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 234 over Dry 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 234 over Dry Creek carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 234 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 234 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.