US Bridges

CO Rt 364 over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · 3.7 MI N of Elba · Structure no. 007731

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
621
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 364 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 364 over Beaverdam Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 621 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 364
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location3.7 MI N of Elba
RouteCounty Highway 364
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.44132, -86.11011
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.6 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic621 (2024)
Projected traffic800 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$664,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 364 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 364 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 364 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 621 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 364 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CO Rt 364 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.