US Bridges

Co. Rt. 18 over Bee Branch

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 0.84 Mi.Ne JCT CO18*CO.23 · Structure no. 008725

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 18 over Bee Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rt. 18 over Bee Branch in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 18
CrossesBee Branch
Location0.84 Mi.Ne JCT CO18*CO.23
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.66333, -87.85833
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic250 (1995)
Projected traffic275 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$349,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 18 over Bee Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 18 over Bee 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 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 18 over Bee Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 18 over Bee Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Co. Rt. 18 over Bee Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.