CO RD 12 over Bear Creek
FairPosted for loadFayette County, Alabama · 1.5 W of Newtonville · Structure no. 007357
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 238 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 168
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 12 over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 12 over Bear Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 168 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2033. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 CO RD 12 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 12 over Bear 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does CO RD 12 over Bear Creek carry?
About 168 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 12 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 12 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.