US Bridges

Beaver Dam Road over Rock Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · .2 MI W. of Clubhouse Dr. · Structure no. 019811

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Dam Road over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beaver Dam Road over Rock Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaver Dam Road
CrossesRock Creek
Location.2 MI W. of Clubhouse Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.57474, -87.89154
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2024)
Projected traffic730 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$925,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Dam Road over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Dam Road over Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Beaver Dam Road over Rock Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Dam Road over Rock Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Dam Road over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.