HWY 72 over Beaver Creek
FairDale County, Alabama · SEC-4 T-7-N R-24-E · Structure no. 012815
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY 72 over Beaver Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying HWY 72 over Beaver Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2034. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY 72 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY 72 over Beaver 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does HWY 72 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is HWY 72 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns HWY 72 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.