CO RD 234 over Prarie Creek
PoorPosted for loadWilcox County, Alabama · 1.9 MI North CO RD 16 · Structure no. 014732
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 44 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 234 over Prarie Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 234 over Prarie Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 65 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 CO RD 234 over Prarie Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is CO RD 234 over Prarie Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 234 over Prarie Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is CO RD 234 over Prarie Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 234 over Prarie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.