US Bridges

CR 1748 over Beckworth Creek

FairPosted for load

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 1748 · Structure no. 005399

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1748 over Beckworth Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1748 over Beckworth Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1748
CrossesBeckworth Creek
LocationCR 1748
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.21993, -86.55823
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.7 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1991)
Projected traffic60 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$158,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1748 over Beckworth Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1748 over Beckworth 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1748 over Beckworth Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is CR 1748 over Beckworth Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1748 over Beckworth Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.