US Bridges

County Road 341 over Splunge Creek

Good

Winston County, Alabama · 1 MI E JCT SR 5 · Structure no. 020693

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 341 over Splunge Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 341 over Splunge Creek in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 341
CrossesSplunge Creek
Location1 MI E JCT SR 5
RouteCounty Highway 341
CountyWinston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.02422, -87.49047
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2011)
Projected traffic150 by 2032
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$304,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 341 over Splunge Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 341 over Splunge 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 341 over Splunge Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is County Road 341 over Splunge Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 341 over Splunge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.