US Bridges

SR-34 over Poor House Branch

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Talladega County, Alabama · .2 MI W JCT CO RD 332 · Structure no. 021488

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
86 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,458
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-34 over Poor House Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR-34 over Poor House Branch in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 3,458 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,841 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-34
CrossesPoor House Branch
Location.2 MI W JCT CO RD 332
RouteState Highway 34
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.49397, -86.13956
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,458 (2023)
Projected traffic4,841 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-34 over Poor House Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-34 over Poor House Branch 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 SR-34 over Poor House Branch carry?

About 3,458 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-34 over Poor House Branch?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns SR-34 over Poor House Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.