US Bridges

CO Rt 365 over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · 5.06 MI West of Elba · Structure no. 019757

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 365 over Beaverdam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 365 over Beaverdam Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 365
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location5.06 MI West of Elba
RouteCounty Highway 365
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.45119, -86.11534
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic95 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$421,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 365 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 365 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 365 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CO Rt 365 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 365 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.