US Bridges

County Road 40 over Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · Coffee Springs · Structure no. 003455

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 40 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 40 over Beaver Dam Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,270 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 40
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
LocationCoffee Springs
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.16344, -85.907
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2024)
Projected traffic1,270 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 40 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 40 over Beaver Dam 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 40 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 40 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns County Road 40 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.