US Bridges

CO Rt 670 over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · 2.8 MI SE of Fairview · Structure no. 012926

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 670 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 670 over Beaverdam Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 670
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location2.8 MI SE of Fairview
RouteCounty Highway 670
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.21246, -86.01793
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$332,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 670 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 670 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 670 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CO Rt 670 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 670 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.