CO RD B83 over Stream Into Bear Creek
FairPosted for loadFranklin County, Alabama · .1 MI E SR 243 CO B83 JCT · Structure no. 004730
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 256
- 1993 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD B83 over Stream Into Bear Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD B83 over Stream Into Bear Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 256 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 B83 over Stream Into Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD B83 over Stream Into 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD B83 over Stream Into Bear Creek carry?
About 256 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CO RD B83 over Stream Into Bear Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD B83 over Stream Into Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.