US Bridges

CO Rt 353 over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · 6.4 Mile NW of Elba · Structure no. 007346

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 353 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 353 over Beaverdam Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Rt 353
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location6.4 Mile NW of Elba
RouteCounty Highway 353
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.47784, -86.14215
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length60 ft (18.3 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 (2024)
Projected traffic350 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$517,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 353 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 353 over Beaverdam 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 353 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 353 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO Rt 353 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.