US Bridges

CR.34 over Tombigbee River Relief

Good

Washington County, Alabama · W of Aec Steam Plant · Structure no. 018816

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
880 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
415
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR.34 over Tombigbee River Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR.34 over Tombigbee River Relief in Washington 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 415 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 709 by 2037. The structure is 880 ft (268.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCR.34
CrossesTombigbee River Relief
LocationW of Aec Steam Plant
RouteCounty Highway 34
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.48895, -87.92558
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length880 ft (268.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2002)
Projected traffic709 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$6.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR.34 over Tombigbee River Relief built?

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

What condition is CR.34 over Tombigbee River Relief 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR.34 over Tombigbee River Relief carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR.34 over Tombigbee River Relief?

The structure is 880 ft (268.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR.34 over Tombigbee River Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.