US Bridges

CO RD 79 over Beadlescomb Branch

Good

Autauga County, Alabama · 3.2KM S Billingsley · Structure no. 016661

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 79 over Beadlescomb Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 79 over Beadlescomb Branch in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 166 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 79
CrossesBeadlescomb Branch
Location3.2KM S Billingsley
RouteCounty Highway 79
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.63989, -86.71873
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating78.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1991)
Projected traffic166 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$328,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 79 over Beadlescomb Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 79 over Beadlescomb Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 79 over Beadlescomb Branch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is CO RD 79 over Beadlescomb Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 79 over Beadlescomb Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.