US Bridges

SR 189 MP 15.747 over Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · 1 Mi. S.Jct US 84 · Structure no. 015242

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,810
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 189 MP 15.747 over Beaver Dam Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 189 MP 15.747 over Beaver Dam Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 1,810 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,409 by 2033. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 189 MP 15.747
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location1 Mi. S.Jct US 84
RouteState Highway 189
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.40843, -86.07807
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,810 (2013)
Projected traffic2,409 by 2033
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 189 MP 15.747 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 189 MP 15.747 over Beaver Dam 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 189 MP 15.747 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 1,810 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 189 MP 15.747 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 189 MP 15.747 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.