US Bridges

Al 41 over RR * Beachcreek

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 2.3 Mi. N. US 80 · Structure no. 011658

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
868 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,950
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 41 over RR * Beachcreek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 41 over RR * Beachcreek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 10,950 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,574 by 2033. The structure is 868 ft (264.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 41
CrossesRR * Beachcreek
Location2.3 Mi. N. US 80
RouteState Highway 41
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.40318, -86.99238
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length868 ft (264.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,950 (2013)
Projected traffic13,574 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 41 over RR * Beachcreek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 41 over RR * Beachcreek 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 Al 41 over RR * Beachcreek carry?

About 10,950 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Al 41 over RR * Beachcreek?

The structure is 868 ft (264.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Al 41 over RR * Beachcreek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.