US Bridges

C0.RD. 56 over N0 Name Creek

Good

Covington County, Alabama · Beaver Dam Road · Structure no. 010588

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C0.RD. 56 over N0 Name Creek is a concrete culvert carrying C0.RD. 56 over N0 Name Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2030. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesC0.RD. 56
CrossesN0 Name Creek
LocationBeaver Dam Road
RouteCounty Highway 56
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.26623, -86.45116
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating85.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (1994)
Projected traffic143 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C0.RD. 56 over N0 Name Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is C0.RD. 56 over N0 Name Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does C0.RD. 56 over N0 Name Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C0.RD. 56 over N0 Name Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns C0.RD. 56 over N0 Name Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.