US Bridges

CR 34 over Pine Barren Creek

Good

Washington County, Alabama · 2.7 Miles W Bigbee · Structure no. 019947

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,277
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 34 over Pine Barren Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 34 over Pine Barren Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,277 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,325 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 34
CrossesPine Barren Creek
Location2.7 Miles W Bigbee
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyWashington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.62287, -88.20493
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,277 (2012)
Projected traffic1,325 by 2041
Trucks16%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 34 over Pine Barren Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 34 over Pine Barren 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 34 over Pine Barren Creek carry?

About 1,277 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is CR 34 over Pine Barren Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 34 over Pine Barren Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.