US Bridges

Bibb CO 7 over Beaver Dam Creek

Good

Bibb County, Alabama · 1 MI W Al 139 · Structure no. 016246

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bibb CO 7 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bibb CO 7 over Beaver Dam Creek in Bibb 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBibb CO 7
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location1 MI W Al 139
RouteCounty Highway 7
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.93849, -86.93501
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (1989)
Projected traffic100 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$337,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bibb CO 7 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

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

What condition is Bibb CO 7 over Beaver Dam 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bibb CO 7 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Bibb CO 7 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bibb CO 7 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.