US Bridges

SR 105 MP 13.770 over Bear Creek

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · .1 Mi.S.Dale CO.67 · Structure no. 008424

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 105 MP 13.770 over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 105 MP 13.770 over Bear Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 701 by 2033. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 105 MP 13.770
CrossesBear Creek
Location.1 Mi.S.Dale CO.67
RouteState Highway 105
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.5767, -85.47348
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2013)
Projected traffic701 by 2033
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 105 MP 13.770 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 105 MP 13.770 over Bear 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 105 MP 13.770 over Bear Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 105 MP 13.770 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 105 MP 13.770 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.