US Bridges

FAS 27 CO RD 137 over Beeson Branch

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · 0.2 MI N US 11 · Structure no. 004958

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,679
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 27 CO RD 137 over Beeson Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 27 CO RD 137 over Beeson Branch in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 7,679 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,410 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAS 27 CO RD 137
CrossesBeeson Branch
Location0.2 MI N US 11
RouteCounty Highway 137
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.46744, -85.69892
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,679 (2023)
Projected traffic11,410 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$270,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 27 CO RD 137 over Beeson Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 27 CO RD 137 over Beeson Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 27 CO RD 137 over Beeson Branch carry?

About 7,679 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 27 CO RD 137 over Beeson Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 27 CO RD 137 over Beeson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.