CR-34 East over Sandy Creek
FairPosted for loadTallapoosa County, Alabama · 6.4 M N of Al 49 · Structure no. 005632
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 335 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,648
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR-34 East over Sandy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR-34 East over Sandy Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,648 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,918 by 2044. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR-34 East over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR-34 East over Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does CR-34 East over Sandy Creek carry?
About 1,648 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR-34 East over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR-34 East over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.