US Bridges

Bethlehem Road over Little Weoka Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · 3.7 MI E of St. HWY 231 · Structure no. 018454

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethlehem Road over Little Weoka Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bethlehem Road over Little Weoka Creek in Elmore 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 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2030. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesBethlehem Road
CrossesLittle Weoka Creek
Location3.7 MI E of St. HWY 231
RouteCounty Highway 463
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.73611, -86.18336
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic40 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$713,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethlehem Road over Little Weoka Creek built?

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

What condition is Bethlehem Road over Little Weoka Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bethlehem Road over Little Weoka Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Bethlehem Road over Little Weoka Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bethlehem Road over Little Weoka Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.