US Bridges

SUTT0N Dairy RD over Beaver Creek

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 2.5 MI E of Al 51 · Structure no. 010259

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SUTT0N Dairy RD over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SUTT0N Dairy RD over Beaver Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2036. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSUTT0N Dairy RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.5 MI E of Al 51
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.61821, -85.6464
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2016)
Projected traffic100 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$541,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SUTT0N Dairy RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SUTT0N Dairy RD over Beaver 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SUTT0N Dairy RD over Beaver Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SUTT0N Dairy RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SUTT0N Dairy RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.