US Bridges

CO Rt 04 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 1.5 W of Belk · Structure no. 008705

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
91 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
121
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 04 over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 04 over Beaver Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2030. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 04
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.5 W of Belk
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.63056, -87.9299
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (1996)
Projected traffic130 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 04 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 04 over Beaver 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO Rt 04 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 04 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO Rt 04 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.