US Bridges

Sid Hamilton Roa over Beaver Creek

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 0.8 Mi. S. AL.5 · Structure no. 013818

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sid Hamilton Roa over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sid Hamilton Roa over Beaver Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 62 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSid Hamilton Roa
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.8 Mi. S. AL.5
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.985, -87.68167
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1995)
Projected traffic125 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sid Hamilton Roa over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Sid Hamilton Roa 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sid Hamilton Roa over Beaver Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Sid Hamilton Roa over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sid Hamilton Roa over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.