US Bridges

CO Rt 348 over Beaverdam Creek

FairPosted for load

Coffee County, Alabama · 8.81 Miles North of Elba · Structure no. 014377

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 348 over Beaverdam Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 348 over Beaverdam Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 348
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location8.81 Miles North of Elba
RouteCounty Highway 348
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.50228, -86.15742
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2024)
Projected traffic95 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$215,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 348 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 348 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 348 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CO Rt 348 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 348 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.