US Bridges

Co. Rt. 1725 over Beckworth Branch

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 1725 · Structure no. 003791

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 1725 over Beckworth Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rt. 1725 over Beckworth Branch in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 1725
CrossesBeckworth Branch
LocationCR 1725
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.23167, -86.56434
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic65 (1991)
Projected traffic90 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$372,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 1725 over Beckworth Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 1725 over Beckworth Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 1725 over Beckworth Branch carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Co. Rt. 1725 over Beckworth Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Co. Rt. 1725 over Beckworth Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.