CR # 48 over Beech Creek Swamp
GoodDallas County, Alabama · 0.9 MI W SR 14 E · Structure no. 014329
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR # 48 over Beech Creek Swamp is a concrete channel beam carrying CR # 48 over Beech Creek Swamp in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR # 48 over Beech Creek Swamp built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR # 48 over Beech Creek Swamp 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does CR # 48 over Beech Creek Swamp carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR # 48 over Beech Creek Swamp?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns CR # 48 over Beech Creek Swamp?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.