US Bridges

Cr. 34 over Rock Creek

Good

Washington County, Alabama · 4 Mi.East of Millry · Structure no. 018687

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
987
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 34 over Rock Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cr. 34 over Rock Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 987 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,203 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesCr. 34
CrossesRock Creek
Location4 Mi.East of Millry
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.63969, -88.26397
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic987 (2014)
Projected traffic1,203 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 34 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 34 over Rock 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 34 over Rock Creek carry?

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

How long is Cr. 34 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 34 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.