US Bridges

CO RD No 34 over Elias Creek

Fair

Washington County, Alabama · Bigbee · Structure no. 003739

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
987
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD No 34 over Elias Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD No 34 over Elias Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 987 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,208 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD No 34
CrossesElias Creek
LocationBigbee
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.61386, -88.16465
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
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 traffic987 (2014)
Projected traffic1,208 by 2034
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.1 mi (108 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$220,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD No 34 over Elias Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD No 34 over Elias 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD No 34 over Elias Creek carry?

About 987 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO RD No 34 over Elias Creek?

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

Who owns CO RD No 34 over Elias Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.