US Bridges

Elba City School over Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · Elba · Structure no. 016825

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elba City School over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Elba City School over Beaver Dam Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2038. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesElba City School
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
LocationElba
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.43248, -86.09985
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2018)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2038
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

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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elba City School over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elba City School 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 Elba City School over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elba City School over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Elba City School over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.