US Bridges

CO Rt 04 over Beaver Creek

Good

Fayette County, Alabama · 2.0 W of Pilgrime Rest Ch · Structure no. 008706

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
118
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 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO Rt 04
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.0 W of Pilgrime Rest Ch
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.62649, -87.90026
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 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 traffic118 (1996)
Projected traffic135 by 2030
Trucks10%
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$172,000 (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 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 January 2025.

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

About 118 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 04 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO Rt 04 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.