Harrison Avenue over Beech Creek
PoorPosted for loadDallas County, Alabama · 0.3 MI W SR 41 · Structure no. 004660
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 366 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harrison Avenue over Beech Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Harrison Avenue over Beech Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2042. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Harrison Avenue over Beech Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harrison Avenue over Beech Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Harrison Avenue over Beech Creek carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Harrison Avenue over Beech Creek?
The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Harrison Avenue over Beech Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.