AL-96 over Beaver Creek
FairFayette County, Alabama · 1.1 MI E Lamar CO Line · Structure no. 013363
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,693
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-96 over Beaver Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying AL-96 over Beaver Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,693 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 AL-96 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-96 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does AL-96 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 1,693 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is AL-96 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns AL-96 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.