US Bridges

Bell Road over Beaver Dam Creek

Good

Dale County, Alabama · SEC.8 T6N.R23 · Structure no. 018915

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Road over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bell Road over Beaver Dam Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2028. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBell Road
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
LocationSEC.8 T6N.R23
RouteCounty Highway 245
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.5114, -85.76216
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2003)
Projected traffic10 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$956,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bell Road over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell Road over Beaver Dam 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Bell Road over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Bell Road over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bell Road over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.